Overview

• President Trump lashed out at a Wall Street Journal reporter aboard Air Force One after being questioned about peace talks with Vladimir Putin.
• Trump labeled the Wall Street Journal a 'rotten newspaper' and accused it of being 'China-oriented' and harmful to the United States.
• He refused to provide updates on Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, stating he would not engage with the publication as it would be 'wasting my time.'
• The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between Trump and the Rupert Murdoch-owned outlet, which has criticized his trade policies and tariffs in recent months.
• The interaction was captured on video by C-SPAN, further drawing attention to the strained relationship between the administration and the traditionally conservative publication.