13.05.2026 09:51
US President Donald Trump harshly scolded a reporter who asked him a question during his statements. Trump said, 'I doubled the size of the ball because we needed it.' When the reporter responded, 'The cost also doubled,' Trump got angry and said, 'I doubled the size, stupid. You're not a smart person.'
US President Donald Trump mentioned the new ballroom during a speech at an event he attended. Saying that the ballroom was expanded due to necessity, Trump stated, “We have a ballroom. I doubled its size because we needed it. So we will have a ballroom worthy of the White House. The construction of the ballroom is currently ahead of schedule.”
ANNOYED BY REPORTER'S COMMENT, INSULTED HIM
During Trump's statement, a reporter commented, “The cost has also doubled.” Reacting harshly to these words, Trump turned to the journalist and said, “I doubled its size, stupid. You're not a smart person.”
Trump's remarks quickly became a topic of discussion, while the tense moments in the hall drew attention.