President Donald Trump became visibly frustrated with ABC News reporter Rachel Scott while answering questions from journalists after arriving in Dallas, Texas. The confrontation, reported by TMZ, followed Scott’s questions about Trump’s economic agenda and a proposed $5,000 payment for Americans.
Scott questioned why Trump would need to offer voters the payment as an incentive ahead of the midterm elections if his economic policies were producing the results he claims. Trump rejected the suggestion that the proposal was designed to influence voters and instead characterized it as a reward following what he described as the economic consequences of the Biden administration.
Trump Tells Reporter “Not You!” During Follow-Up
The exchange became more heated when Scott attempted to ask a follow-up question. According to TMZ, Trump repeatedly interrupted her, telling her, “Not you!” He also reportedly called Scott “the worst” during the confrontation.
Before the exchange escalated, Trump defended his administration’s economic record while criticizing policies from former President Joe Biden. He also pointed to issues including crime and immigration as part of his broader criticism of the previous administration.
The interaction was captured on camera and quickly drew attention because of Trump’s increasingly confrontational response to Scott’s questions. The exchange occurred as Trump was speaking with reporters on the tarmac following his arrival in Texas for the Republican National Convention.
Scott’s questions also touched on the scale of the federal government’s debt, which has become a major issue in discussions surrounding U.S. economic policy. The specific exchange, however, focused primarily on the proposed $5,000 payments and whether such a measure could be interpreted as an attempt to encourage Republican turnout.
The incident adds to a long history of tense interactions between Trump and members of the news media. In this case, the disagreement centered on how the proposed payment should be understood and whether Trump’s economic claims supported the need for such an incentive.
The footage of the exchange has since become the main focus of coverage, with Trump’s “Not you!” response drawing particular attention online.
