Washington D.C. — A heated political showdown has erupted, with President Donald Trump and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt taking turns publicly criticizing veteran anchor Margaret Brennan, the host of CBS News’ “Face the Nation.” During a press conference this afternoon, Trump unexpectedly spent nearly 10 minutes talking about Brennan, calling her “stupid,” “terrible,” and even suggesting that she…
“Margaret Brennan is a disaster. A biased anchor who doesn’t ask fair questions and only seeks to attack. CBS is destroying its own credibility by allowing her to continue hosting,” Trump angrily declared to a large crowd of reporters.
Karoline Leavitt “supports” the President
Soon after, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt joined in, using equally harsh words.
“CBS was once a trusted media empire. Now, under Margaret Brennan’s leadership, Face the Nation has become a show of bias and opposition. Americans deserve to hear the truth, not cheap political theater,” Leavitt stressed.
How did CBS respond?
Meanwhile, CBS News only issued a short statement, affirming that they “always pride themselves on integrity and fairness in reporting” and will not let any political pressure interfere with their journalism. Margaret Brennan has not yet responded directly, but insiders say she is “shocked and disappointed” by the fierce attack from the White House.
Public opinion storm explodes
Trump supporters: praise him for “speaking out” and say Brennan “deserves” to be called out.
The press: unanimously defend Brennan, warning that this is a “serious attack on press freedom.”
Opposition politicians: accuse Trump of trying to “intimidate the media to control public opinion.”
On social media, the hashtags #StandWithMargaret and #FakeTheNation are trending in opposite directions, reflecting the deep divisions within the United States.
Political implications?
Many experts say this could become a new focal point in the confrontation between the Trump administration and the mainstream media. It is not just a simple “war of words”, but also risks sparking a long-standing debate about the role and power of the press in American democracy.
