During live broadcast, Donald Trump harshly insulted a reporter after being asked a challenging question about his tax bill proposal.
At a Capitol Hill press conference, President Trump sharply responded to a journalist’s question, drawing widespread online attention.
The incident occurred amid growing scrutiny over Trump’s proposed trillion-dollar bill, which features substantial tax cuts.
Conservatives have criticized the bill due to concerns about the nation’s mounting debt.
Press conference focuses on tax bill and conservative opposition
Trump described the legislative proposal as a “big, beautiful bill,” emphasizing its potential benefits.
However, conservative members of Congress remain skeptical, particularly citing concerns that the plan does not sufficiently address the country’s staggering $36 million debt.
Criticism has pressured the administration, with major Republican groups reluctant to offer support.
Reporter questions Trump on Conservative criticism
At the heart of the exchange was a question directed to Trump regarding Rep.
Andy Harris, leader of the House Freedom Caucus, who expressed doubt about the bill’s prospects.
The reporter asked, “Andy Harris said that you didn’t adequately convince enough people to vote for the bill?”
This query appeared to unsettle Trump, who quickly sought to identify the journalist’s media outlet.
Trump makes scathing comment to reporter who asked question he didn’t like
When the reporter identified his affiliation as “NOTUS” (News of the United States), Trump responded sharply: “Who? I don’t even know what the hell that is. Get yourself a real job.”
This blunt dismissal stunned those watching, turning the interaction viral on social media platforms.
The incident highlighted Trump’s reputation for giving candid, often confrontational replies to questions he finds unfavorable.
About NOTUS and its role in political coverage
NOTUS, the news outlet in question, was founded by Robert Albritton, previously the publisher of Politico.
It primarily focuses on federal government coverage and operates under the Albritton Journalism Institute.
Despite its journalistic standing, Trump’s cutting remark put the outlet in the spotlight, with many online viewers sharing the video clip of the encounter.
Social media reacts to Trump’s career advice
The video quickly amassed millions of views as internet users reacted to Trump’s “career advice” to the young reporter.
One user said: An activist pretending to be a journalist should get a real job.
The second user wrote: I love president Trump. Smart but also funny.
The third user added: I think he said he works for nervous.
The fourth user said: Why is he always asking for whom they are working?
Another user added: It doesn’t matter where he works.. It’s a legitimate question.
It’s just his very transparent way of deflecting away from an answer. He has no capacity for critical reasoning.
Conservative criticism emphasizes spending concerns
Opposition within conservative circles centers on the bill’s perceived failure to outline clear spending cuts that could help reduce the U.S. debt.
Moody’s downgraded the country’s credit outlook, citing fiscal issues, increasing urgency in debates over the bill’s financial effects.
Trump also called Kentucky’s House conservative Thomas Massie a “grandstander” for opposing the bill.
He went so far as to suggest Massie should be voted out of office, illustrating the deep divisions within the party.
Trump also warned his GOP colleagues not to “f**k with Medicaid,” underscoring his defense of government insurance programs vital to low-income families.
Details of the tax bill’s proposed changes
Among the bill’s key provisions is an increase in the cap on tax deductions.
The current limit, set by Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, stands at $10,000.
The new legislation seeks to raise this cap to $30,000 for individuals earning under $400,000 annually, aiming to provide tax relief to middle-class Americans.