US President Donald Trump launched a fierce attack against New York Times reporter Katie Rogers on Wednesday, condemning what he called a "hit piece" about his health and energy levels while in office. The President used his Truth Social platform to express his outrage and counter the newspaper's claims with his own assessment of his performance and physical condition.
Trump's Furious Response to Age Concerns
The controversy erupted after the New York Times published an article titled "Shorter Days, Signs of Fatigue: Trump Faces Realities of Aging in Office." The piece suggested that Trump has become less visible to the American public, with fewer public events and reduced domestic travel compared to his first year in office during 2017.
President Trump didn't hold back in his criticism, personally targeting reporter Katie Rogers by calling her "a third rate reporter who is ugly" and alleging that she had been assigned specifically to write negative stories about him. He insisted that the facts "show the exact opposite" of what the newspaper claimed about his energy levels.
Presidential Achievements and Poll Numbers
Amid his defense against the age-related concerns, Trump highlighted what he considers major accomplishments of his administration. He made the remarkable claim that he has "settled 8 wars" during his presidency, though he didn't specify which conflicts he was referring to.
The President also pointed to economic indicators, stating that "our Economy is Great" and that the country is "RESPECTED AGAIN all over the World." He contrasted his administration's performance with the previous one, claiming he had reduced inflation to normal levels and brought down prices, including groceries.
Trump emphasized his work ethic, stating "I have never worked so hard in my life" and asserting that his efforts require substantial energy. He mentioned recently taking both a physical exam and a comprehensive cognitive test that he "aced," suggesting these results prove his fitness for office.
Election Claims and Typo Controversy
In his lengthy social media post, President Trump reiterated his disputed claims about the 2024 Presidential Election, stating he won "in a Landslide, winning all Seven Swing States, the Popular Vote, and the Electoral College by a lot."
The President's post contained a noticeable typo where he wrote "I one our Nation's Districts by 2750 to 550" instead of "won." This error didn't prevent him from characterizing the result as "a complete wipeout."
Trump concluded his remarks by labeling the New York Times as "truly an 'ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE'" and accusing the publication of purposefully writing negative stories about him, including their coverage of election results.
While acknowledging that "there will be a day when he runs low on energy," Trump insisted that day hasn't arrived, citing his recent medical examinations as proof of his current vitality and cognitive sharpness.
