30.10.2026 11:00
US President Donald Trump reacted harshly to Reuters reporter Jacob Bogage, who asked whether his decision not to go to Kansas was related to travel fatigue. Targeting the journalist's physical appearance and weight, Trump said, "You are a sick man. Reuters is terrible too. You look terrible." The moments when Trump scolded the journalist were caught on camera.
US President Donald Trump answered journalists' questions at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on October 29. After Trump canceled his participation in an election rally planned in Kansas, Reuters reporter Jacob Bogage asked the US President about his health and intensive travel schedule.
Bogage asked, "Does your not going to Kansas have anything to do with being tired of traveling?" Trump, angered by the question, replied, "You're sick for asking such a question. You're sick. What organization are you from?"
When the journalist said he was a Reuters reporter, Trump said, "You're a sick man. By the way, Reuters is terrible too."
"YOU'RE DISGUSTING, YOU LOOK TERRIBLE"
When the journalist said, "We just want to make sure you're okay," Trump's reaction became even harsher.
Targeting the reporter's physical appearance, Trump mocked the journalist's weight, saying, "Look at this guy. He's not fit at all."
Trump continued: "You've been following me for two weeks. I feel perfect. You're disgusting. Get yourself together. You look terrible."
HE EXPLAINED WHY HE CANCELED THE KANSAS VISIT
Trump argued that his decision not to go to Kansas had nothing to do with his health or fatigue. Stating that Republican Senator Roger Marshall's campaign was going well, Trump said, "I don't think I need to go to Kansas. Because he's doing very well."
Trump announced that instead of physically attending the rally in Kansas, he would address voters by phone, and said he would continue his schedule in Florida.
NOTABLE POST FROM THE WHITE HOUSE
While Trump's remarks to the journalist were captured by cameras, the White House rapid response team also shared what happened on its social media account.
In the post, Trump's response to the journalist was praised, while the US President's remarks targeting the reporter's weight and appearance caused controversy.