Donald Trump Calls Out ‘The Most Obnoxious Reporter’ For Asking Particular Question

A routine White House roundtable on farming and national security turned tense when President Donald Trump clashed with ABC News correspondent Rachel Scott over questions about a controversial U.S. drone strike.

Scott pressed Trump about his decision to share a declassified video of a February strike on a Venezuelan boat—a clip critics say omitted a second strike that may have hit survivors in the water. Trump interrupted her and called her “the most obnoxious reporter in the whole place.”

The president insisted the footage he posted was properly declassified, but he avoided answering whether he would release the full, unedited video or acknowledge any responsibility if the second strike is deemed unlawful.

The exchange highlighted Trump’s long-running friction with the press, particularly with women and journalists of color. Scott has previously drawn similar comments from Trump during past interviews and events.

The broader issue continues to draw scrutiny as the Pentagon investigates whether the second strike followed international law, which generally forbids targeting shipwrecked survivors. Human rights groups and lawmakers are urging transparency.

Trump’s criticism of journalists has intensified recently, with multiple incidents involving female reporters. Supporters say he is responding to unfair questioning, while press advocates argue his remarks are meant to intimidate the media.

Scott returned to work the next day, continuing her reporting on congressional inquiries into the drone strike. The long-term impact of the confrontation will depend on the outcome of the Pentagon’s investigation and how the administration addresses questions of accountability moving forward.