President Donald Trump points to a reporter as he meets Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticised an ABC News reporter after she asked why he would not release files related to Jeffrey Epstein himself instead of waiting for Congress to act.
“I think you are a terrible reporter,” Trump said, calling it a “terrible question” and describing her as a “terrible person”, as reported by the BBC.
ABC News reporter Mary Bruce asks a question as President Donald Trump meets Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Trump said he had “nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein”. He added: “I threw him out of my club many years ago because I thought he was a sick pervert. I guess I turned out to be right.”
He also said discussion of the Epstein files was a “Democratic hoax”.
Meanwhile, Trump suggested that ABC News should have its broadcasting licence revoked.
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President Donald Trump points to a reporter as he meets Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) 
