President Donald Trump publicly mocked ABC News host George Stephanopoulos during a meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei, criticizing the network’s treatment of Vice President JD Vance. Trump’s remarks highlighted his ongoing frustration with the media, calling the interview ‘very nasty’ and ‘inappropriate.’ He sarcastically commented on Stephanopoulos’ name and referenced a past $16 million legal settlement, suggesting the host’s bias and dishonesty. Trump implied that the media’s lack of neutrality led to the financial outcome, further fueling his disdain for ABC News.
The incident followed a contentious interview between Vance and Stephanopoulos, where the vice president denied allegations that border czar Tom Homan accepted a bribe. Stephanopoulos pressed Vance repeatedly on the matter, citing an FBI surveillance tape. However, Vance dismissed the claims, stating there was no evidence of the alleged bribe and criticizing the host’s credibility. The interview ended abruptly after Vance suggested moving to a different topic, prompting Stephanopoulos to object.
Trump vowed that he would not take questions from ABC News, emphasizing the growing tension between the Trump administration and the media outlet. This incident fits into a pattern of Trump’s public criticism of ABC, which has included past allegations of bias and financial disputes. The former president’s comments on the matter have added to the already polarized relationship between the administration and mainstream media, further deepening the divide. ABC News did not immediately respond to media inquiries for comment on the situation.