The Left is fully deranged. And this just goes to show that even more.
And now an ABC reporter had a nervous breakdown live on camera over one move Trump made.
Trump’s Sharp Wit Exposes Media Bias in Tense Press Exchange
In a revealing moment that underscores President Donald Trump’s no-holds-barred approach to holding the press accountable, ABC News correspondent Jonathan Karl shared on a podcast how he felt personally threatened during a September White House briefing. Karl had pressed Trump on U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s vow to crack down on “hate speech” in the wake of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s tragic assassination.
Trump’s pointed response highlighted what many see as the mainstream media’s persistent unfairness, turning the tables on Karl and ABC for their coverage— a bold move that resonates with supporters tired of one-sided journalism.
“What do you make of Pam Bondi saying she’s going to go after hate speech? Is that, I mean, a lot of people, a lot of your allies, say hate speech is free speech,” Karl asked.
Trump replied, speaking over Karl: “She’ll probably go after people like you, because you treat me so unfairly. You have a lot of hate in your heart. Maybe they will come after ABC. ABC paid me $16 million recently for a form of hate speech. Your company paid me $16 million for a form of hate speech, so maybe they will have to go after you.”
Karl’s Overreaction Spotlights Trump’s Defense Against Unfair Attacks
Appearing on the Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know podcast, Karl dramatized the exchange as a chilling threat to press freedom, claiming it made him “fear” for his safety and interpreting Trump’s words as a potential misuse of the Justice Department against critical reporters.
Yet, Trump’s comments can be viewed as a justified pushback against perceived media hostility, especially given his history of enduring relentless scrutiny while delivering results for America.
Karl’s take ignores the context of Bondi’s broader efforts to address real threats, which drew bipartisan criticism for potentially infringing on free speech—proving even tough policies spark debate.
“That was a shocking moment, not because of me personally, but the ‘you have a lot of hate in your heart, and you haven’t been fair.’ So the idea that the president of the United States is suggesting that the power of the Department of Justice could be brought to bear against journalists who the president of the United States doesn’t believe are fair, that’s a very interesting reading of the First Amendment,” Karl told podcast host Hasan Minhaj.
Karl added that Bondi received pushback for her comments from both liberals and conservatives, each arguing that hate speech is protected by the First Amendment.
Past Clashes Reinforce Trump’s Stance on Media Accountability
The incident echoes earlier tensions between Trump and the media elite, including a 2020 dust-up where Trump objected to Minhaj hosting the White House Correspondents’ Dinner due to the comedian’s past jabs.
Karl, then president of the White House Correspondents’ Association, stood firm against negotiating with the administration—a principled stance, but one that highlights the ongoing friction.
Under Trump’s leadership, such confrontations have galvanized his base, who appreciate his unfiltered style in calling out what he sees as “fake news” and ensuring the press treats him fairly, all while advancing an America-first agenda.
