Trump Attacks Reporter When Asked If He’s ‘Trying to Intimidate the Press’

President Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter Friday for asking if his recent White House ban was an effort to “intimidate the press.”

Prior to the president’s Friday afternoon press conference in the Oval Office, he sent out a Truth Social post announcing that CNN, MS NOW, and Politico had been banned from the White House. Trump accused the outlets of writing “fiction and lies” while covering the Trump administration, and he vowed that others will be given the same treatment soon.

When the presser was opened up to questions, multiple reporters asked about the ban. Trump stood firm on the decision, accusing the three outlets of biased reporting.

Moments later, Bloomberg correspondent Catherine Lucey bluntly asked Trump if it was a tactic to intimidate the press.

“So the freedom of the press is enshrined in the First Amendment,” Lucey said. “Are you trying to intimidate the press from doing their job?”

Trump denied the suggestion and aggressively went after Lucey.

“No, no, no, I dislike dishonest press like you,” Trump said. “I think you’re terrible, but I dislike dishonest– I like to see honest press.”

It’s not the first time Trump has lashed out at Lucey specifically. Aboard Air Force One in November, Lucey tried asking Trump questions about his connection to Jeffrey Epstein. Clearly irritated by her questions, Trump cut her off and said, “Quiet, piggy!”

The exchange sparked a wave of backlash, with members of the press quickly coming to Lucey’s defense. The White House, on the other hand, saw no problem with Trump’s insult.

Watch above via Fox News

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