Overview
- Trump used Truth Social to attack the newspaper and personally insult Times reporter Katie Rogers following coverage of his public activity.
- The Times’ analysis of official schedules found his first daily event now begins about 90 minutes later than early in his first term and that official appearances have dropped by nearly 40 percent.
- The New York Times defended its story as accurate and fact-based, saying personal attacks do not change the facts and that its journalists will continue reporting.
- Trump said he has never worked so hard and cited recent medical tests as perfect, while the White House previously noted chronic venous insufficiency and attributed bruising and swelling to handshakes and blood thinners.
- Critics said the outburst fits a pattern of portraying the press as hostile and using derogatory language that targets female journalists.