Surprise, surprise! Donald Trump called ABC’s Rachel Scott “bitch” for questioning his priorities, and the internet responded as one
Donald Trump’s ‘beautification’ of the capital continued apace, as he unveiled the newly cleaned and painted Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
We’re not sure why he chose to draw attention to it by driving through it, but he’s the stable genius, so we’re sure he has a good reason.
Gotta be the dumbest thing ever….Trump in his motorcade driving IN the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial smh….what exactly is the point of this latest stunt? pic.twitter.com/hyIK5Ji47I
— Wu Tang is for the Children (@WUTangKids) May 8, 2026
He spoke to reporters after the re-opening of the landmark, where ABC’s Rachel Scott asked about the president’s focus on superficial things such as the Reflecting Pool during a time of crisis. His reaction was exactly what we’ve come to expect of him when female journalists ask him reasonable questions… he lost his rag.
Reporter: Why focus on all these projects as gas prices are soaring?
Trump: Such a stupid question. You can understand dirt better than I can baby but I don’t allow it. pic.twitter.com/uqzR1uqSoI
— Acyn (@Acyn) May 8, 2026
Rachel Scott shared the clip of what is far from the first time she’s come under fire from Trump for *checks notes* doing her job.
I asked the president why focus on these projects now amid the backdrop of the war in Iran and as gas prices soar.
He said the question was “stupid” and a “disgrace to the country” saying he’s “fixing” the reflecting pool. https://t.co/mBNYzyC7eI
— Rachel Scott (@rachelvscott) May 8, 2026
Some people noticed an extra comment muttered by Trump to Doug Burgum, the Secretary of the Interior. He clearly called Ms Scott a bitch.
wow — Trump appears to call Rachel Scott a "bitch" as he finishes taking questions from reporters pic.twitter.com/ic3CjCswlf
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 8, 2026
Once again, the press pack let it side. Twitter didn’t.
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BRAVO to Rachel Scott for once again asking direct questions to the thin-skinned buffoon in chief, who crashed out like a spoiled brat.
Reporters, take notes and stop treating him with kid gloves.
How can any serious person respect that jackass? pic.twitter.com/AUEabizKyy
— BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ (@mmpadellan) May 8, 2026
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🚨UNHINGED! Trump LOSES it at Reporter Rachel Scott for simply asking why he’s focusing on the National Mall reflecting pool while gas prices are souring.
TRUMP: “Such a stupid question. You can understand dirt better than I can – but I don’t allow it.” pic.twitter.com/CIx6CMmEJJ
— CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) May 8, 2026
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Narcissistic temper tantrum.
— Art Candee 🍿🥤 (@ArtCandee) May 8, 2026
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Just once I’d wish that when this happens, the other reporters would take a stand and ask the exact same question you did — which, by the way, was an extremely fair and pointed question.
Even if you are at a competing outlet, other reporters should stand in solidarity because… https://t.co/5qaFbkHsR4
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) May 8, 2026
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If this were your father or grandfather ranting like this, you'd be concerned about his competence and stability. Instead, it's the commander in chief and the guy with the nuclear codes – spooling off about the "filth" of the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. https://t.co/eCcKYtDO5m
— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) May 8, 2026
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literally a psychopath https://t.co/1etKaGHh0y
— Ben Meiselas (@meiselasb) May 8, 2026
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Gas prices are skyrocketing.
Inflation is rising.
What are trump and Republicans focused on?
—$1 billion for White House ballroom
—Giant arch in DC to honor trump
—Millions to fix reflecting pool
November is coming. https://t.co/QdKyIjtxAl
— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) May 8, 2026
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This is the voice of a man who’s been abusive toward women. That rage toward women has been simmering his entire life. https://t.co/ZVb34oLJeK
— Jamie Bonkiewicz (@JamieBonkiewicz) May 8, 2026
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He was incredibly rude to you. I’m sorry you have to deal with that. You question is exactly what a lot of American would ask him right now.
— Decoding Fox News (@DecodingFoxNews) May 8, 2026
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Great question! https://t.co/mO6sODkYsG
— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) May 8, 2026
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What the ACTUAL FUCK? https://t.co/TwHXc3IOr2
— Spiro’s Ghost (@AntiToxicPeople) May 8, 2026