Trump Tells Female Reporter to Be 'Quiet' and Slams Obama's Claim That a World Run by Women Would Be Better as 'Ridiculous'
The president's remarks come after a judge reversed the White House's media ban.
President Trump told a female reporter to be 'quiet' on Saturday and slammed former President Barack Obama's claim that a world run by women would be better as 'ridiculous.'
Trump's remarks came after a federal judge reversed the White House's media ban, allowing reporters back into press briefings.
"I love women," Trump said. "I think they're great. But what a ridiculous statement that is."
The comments come amid heightened tension between the administration and the press, following the media access controversy that had restricted reporters' ability to cover the president's official events.
Trump's remarks were criticized by Democrats and press freedom advocates, who warned that targeting individual reporters undermines the relationship between the presidency and the Fourth Estate.
The White House has not responded to requests for comment on the exchange.
Reporting by Brendan Rascius for The Independent. Read the original report: Trump tells female reporter to be 'quiet' after media ban is reversed by judge.
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