President Donald Trump referred to a reporter as 'dumb' during remarks defending the planned expansion of the White House ballroom. The comment came as the president answered questions about the project, though the specific reporter and the exact question were not identified in the exchange.
The Remark
In defending the expansion, Trump said the reporter was 'dumb,' according to accounts of the interaction. The president did not elaborate on what prompted the insult or name the journalist involved. The incident adds to a long history of contentious exchanges between Trump and members of the press.
Ballroom Expansion Details
Trump has been advocating for enlarging the White House ballroom, a project that has drawn both support and criticism. No further details about the scope, cost, or timeline of the expansion were provided during the president's remarks. The White House did not immediately issue a statement clarifying the incident or the status of the expansion plans.
