Trump brings back misspelled insult to attack Fox News host over White House ballroom
Donald Trump has launched a verbal attack on Fox News host Shannon Bream, calling her "beyond redemption" and "milktoast". The comments were made in response to Bream's coverage of the militarized White House ballroom. Trump posted his criticism on Truth Social and was widely reported by news outlets.
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- ✓ Trump called Fox News host Shannon Bream "beyond redemption".
- ✓ Trump also referred to Bream as "milktoast".
- ✓ The criticism was sparked by Bream's coverage of the White House ballroom.
What changed
Trump's criticism of Shannon Bream has been reported by multiple sources, with some outlets noting the revival of a mangled insult.
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Trump attacks Fox News host Shannon Bream with misspelled insult
Donald Trump has launched a verbal attack on Fox News host Shannon Bream, calling her "beyond redemption" and "milktoast". The comments were made in response to Bream's coverage of the militarized White House ballroom. Trump posted his criticism on Truth Social and was widely reported by news outlets.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between Trump and some media outlets, particularly those he perceives as biased against him or his supporters. Trump's use of the term "milktoast" to insult Bream was noted for its unusualness and potential misogyny. This is not the first time Trump has criticized Bream or Fox News.
What is confirmed
- Trump called Fox News host Shannon Bream "beyond redemption".
- Trump also referred to Bream as "milktoast".
- The criticism was sparked by Bream's coverage of the White House ballroom.
Still unconfirmed
- No specific, unconfirmed claims were identified.
What to watch next
- Further response from Shannon Bream or Fox News
- Trump's future interactions with media outlets
confidence 85%Sources used for this update (6)
- The Hill — Trump rips Fox News anchor Shannon Bream: ‘Beyond redemption’
- The Independent — Trump brings back misspelled insult to attack Fox News host over militarized White House ballroom
- KOMO — ‘Beyond redemption’: Trump slams Fox News host Shannon Bream on Truth Social
- The Daily Beast — Trump, 80, Screws Up Attempt to Insult Female Fox News Host Shannon Bream by Calling Her Milktoast
- People.com — Donald Trump Lashes Out at ‘Milktoast’ Fox News Host Shannon Bream: ‘Her Show Is So Biased Against MAGA’
- dailyvoice.com — Trump Rips Fox News Anchor, Revives Mangled Insult
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