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Donald Trump snaps at female reporter on Air Force One over SAVE Act
President Donald Trump rebuked a female reporter on Air Force One, calling her question “stupid” after she asked why the Senate should remain in Washington instead of campaigning for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. Trump repeated the phrase, defended the reporter as “smart,” and reaffirmed his support for the SAVE Act, urging its passage.
He also addressed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s allegation that Russia is providing satellite imagery of U.S. bases in the Gulf to Iran, saying he would ask Russian President Vladimir Putin about the claim and noting that any such assistance has had “no impact” because Iran lacks a conventional military. Trump referenced recent U.S. casualties, noting four service members were killed in Jordan and Iraq amid escalating U.S.–Iran strikes.
The incident adds to a pattern of Trump’s hostile remarks toward female journalists. Four Republican senators—Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell and Thom Tillis—were identified as having voted against the SAVE Act.
Entities
Donald Trump · Jennifer Jacobs · Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) · Vladimir Putin · Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Trump said any alleged Russian‑Iran intelligence sharing had no impact because Iran lacks a conventional military. www.washingtonexaminer.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Donald Trump reiterated his support for the SAVE Act, saying it must be done. www.joemygod.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The reporter asked why the Senate should stay in Washington instead of campaigning for the SAVE Act. www.joemygod.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Donald Trump called a female reporter's question 'stupid' on Air Force One. www.joemygod.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Russia was providing satellite imagery of U.S. bases in the Gulf to Iran. www.washingtonexaminer.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Four Republican senators—Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell and Thom Tillis—voted against the SAVE Act.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Four U.S. service members were killed in Jordan and Iraq earlier this month as U.S. and Iran escalated strikes. www.washingtonexaminer.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Donald Trump said he would ask Russian President Vladimir Putin about Zelensky's claim that Russia is sharing intelligence with Iran. www.washingtonexaminer.com