Trump Calls Female Reporter 'Obnoxious' During Press Conference

The former president's latest outburst against a female journalist sparks outrage on social media.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:50pm

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In a recent viral video, former President Donald Trump can be seen calling a female reporter from ABC News "a very obnoxious person" after she asked him a question about sending additional U.S. troops to Iran. This is just the latest in a long history of Trump insulting and berating female journalists who challenge him, behavior that has drawn widespread criticism.

Why it matters

Trump's repeated mistreatment of female reporters highlights his disdain for women in positions of authority and his inability to respond to even basic policy questions in a professional manner. This behavior from a former U.S. president is seen by many as an abuse of power and a troubling reflection of the toxic political climate.

The details

The incident occurred during a press conference where the reporter asked Trump to explain why the U.S. was deploying 5,000 Marines and sailors. In response, Trump appeared to shush the reporter and then called her "a very obnoxious person". This latest outburst comes after Trump has previously insulted female journalists, including calling CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins "stupid and nasty" and telling a different reporter to "be quiet, piggy".

  • The press conference took place on March 16, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who has a long history of insulting and berating female journalists.

Kaitlan Collins

A CNN reporter whom Trump has previously called "stupid and nasty".

ABC News reporter

The female journalist who Trump called "a very obnoxious person" during the recent press conference.

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What’s next

The incident is likely to further fuel the ongoing debate over Trump's treatment of female journalists and his broader disrespect for the free press.

The takeaway

Trump's latest outburst against a female reporter is part of a disturbing pattern that highlights his disdain for women in positions of authority and his inability to engage constructively with the press. This behavior from a former U.S. president is seen by many as an abuse of power and a troubling reflection of the toxic political climate.