Donald Trump has a well-documented history of using highly personal, derogatory language and insults when referring to female journalists, politicians, and public figures. Critics and media organizations have cataloged a long pattern of attacks from him that frequently target women's intelligence, appearance, and professional abilities. [
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Female Journalists and Media Figures
Trump frequently targets female reporters who ask questions or report on stories he dislikes. Prominent examples include: [
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- Rachel Scott (ABC News): He heavily berated Scott, calling her "obnoxious", a "terrible reporter", and a "horror show" after being asked about foreign affairs and administration policies.
- Catherine Lucey (Bloomberg News): While being pressed on the Epstein files, he pointed at the reporter and said, "Quiet, piggy".
- Kaitlan Collins (CNN) and Katie Rogers (The New York Times): He has regularly labeled Collins as "stupid and nasty" and criticized Rogers as a "third-rate reporter who is ugly, both inside and out".
- Megyn Kelly (Fox News): Following a 2015 debate, he famously insulted Kelly by suggesting she had "blood coming out of her wherever". [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
Political Opponents
His insults toward female politicians and public figures have been a staple of his political rhetoric, often questioning their intellect or sanity: [
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- Kamala Harris: During the 2024 presidential campaign and following years, he repeatedly insulted her intellect and stamina, calling her a "weak and foolish woman", a "shit vice president", and claiming she was "mentally disabled".
- Nancy Pelosi: He frequently attacked the former Speaker of the House, referring to her as an "evil woman" and "crazy as a bedbug". [1, 2, 3, 4]
History of Demeaning Remarks
Beyond specific professional or political clashes, Trump has a long track record of focusing on women’s physical appearance and using animal-related or dehumanizing terms. He has been recorded using vulgar language, such as in the 2005
Access Hollywood tape where he boasted about grabbing women, and has previously used terms like "dogs", "slobs", and "horseface" to describe critics. [
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For an analysis of how Trump uses gendered insults to deflect from policy questions: