Trump Slams ABC News Reporter for Jet Question While Slashing Drug Prices
President Donald J. Trump lit into an ABC News reporter on Monday during the signing of a monumental executive order aimed at slashing prescription drug prices across the United States. The tense exchange, which unfolded in the Roosevelt Room, quickly became a viral moment as Trump deflected media spin and refocused attention on his bold policy actions.
Just a day after announcing his plan to cut pharmaceutical prices by an unprecedented 30% to 80%, President Trump signed an executive order that would align U.S. drug costs with those paid in other nations—a major win for American patients. But rather than addressing the policy’s merits, an ABC News reporter chose to ask about a Boeing 747 donated by the royal family of Qatar.
“What do you say to people who view that luxury jet as a personal gift to you?” the reporter asked. “Why not leave it behind?”
Trump, never one to back down from media theatrics, fired back:
“You’re ABC Fake News, right? You should be embarrassed asking that question.” He then explained that the aircraft was not a personal gift, but one intended for the Department of Defense.
“It’s not a gift to me. It’s a gift to the Department of Defense and you should know better. Your network is a disaster,” Trump said, blasting the reporter for peddling false narratives during a major policy rollout.
Calling the donation a “great gesture from Qatar,” Trump added, “I could be a stupid person and say no to a free, very expensive airplane, or I could say thank you. I thought it was a great gesture.”
The confrontation once again highlighted Trump’s willingness to call out legacy media outlets for what he views as biased coverage, even as he executes impactful reforms—this time, potentially saving Americans billions on life-saving medications.
The clash underscored the ongoing divide between the Trump administration’s agenda and media priorities. But one thing was clear: while the press obsessed over optics, Trump was busy delivering results.