Trump and Leavitt Take Aim at CBS
President Donald Trump and his press secretary Karoline Leavitt didn’t mince words when asked about the mainstream media. In a Daily Caller interview, Trump tore into CBS’s Face the Nation and its host Margaret Brennan—while Leavitt flat-out called Brennan “stupid.”
Trump: ‘Nasty and Overpaid’ Media Figures
Trump blasted television anchors as “overpaid” and replaceable, saying half the women on the street could do a better job than CBS star anchors making millions. He described Brennan as “nasty” and warned that corporate media outlets like CBS and NBC have become obsessed with tearing down his presidency instead of reporting fairly.
Press Secretary: “You Can Put That on the Record”
Leavitt, who has stood firmly by Trump throughout his second term, made headlines by openly declaring Brennan “stupid.” Trump agreed, reminding Americans that CBS has long promoted liberal talking points while suppressing stories that matter to working families.
Marco Rubio Joins Trump in Slamming Brennan
Even Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently pushed back against Brennan on Face the Nation. When she floated the idea that Ukraine would be “bullied” into a deal with Russia, Rubio called it a “stupid media narrative”—a direct echo of Trump’s criticisms.
Exposing the Liberal Media’s Agenda
Since returning to the White House, Trump has repeatedly exposed media dishonesty. From Face the Nation to NBC’s Meet the Press, he argues the media’s real agenda is protecting Democrats and smearing conservatives. Many Americans agree, as trust in corporate news continues to collapse.
Trump’s Message to America
For Trump and his supporters, the takeaway is simple: the media is biased, failing, and desperate. By calling it out directly, Trump shows he is once again the fighter willing to stand up for everyday Americans against the swamp and its media allies.