Category: Bullying

Donald Trump’s rhetorical style is straight out of middle school. He’s like an eighth-grade girl.

Trump Attacks Former Ally Meloni After She Defends Pope

President Donald Trump denounced Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday, calling her “unacceptable” after she publicly criticized his attacks on Pope Leo XIV. In a phone interview with Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, Trump accused Meloni of being a changed person and claimed he was “shocked by her,” stating “I thought she was brave, but I was wrong.” Trump’s reversal came after Meloni defended the Pope’s calls for peace, characterizing Trump’s words toward the pontiff as unacceptable.

Meloni’s statement defended the Pope’s role as head of the Catholic Church and his right to condemn war. Trump had previously attacked the Pope as “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy,” and reiterated his grievances by stating he did not want a Pope who criticizes his presidency, which he characterized as setting “Record Low Numbers in Crime, and creating the Greatest Stock Market in History.” Trump then pivoted his criticism to Meloni, repeating her language and accusing her of indifference to Iran’s nuclear weapons capabilities, falsely claiming Iran could destroy Italy if given the opportunity.

Trump had previously praised Meloni during a visit to Mar-a-Lago, positioning her as a significant figure in European politics aligned with his agenda. Meloni, a right-wing populist, had begun distancing herself from Trump in recent weeks following domestic political setbacks linked to Trump’s rock-bottom approval ratings in Italy. She stated earlier in the month that “when we don’t agree, we must say it,” in response to being questioned about the Iran war.

Meloni had previously served as a bridge between Trump and the European Union, particularly regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and harder-line immigration policies. Her recent shift reflects her attempt to separate herself from Trump’s declining political standing domestically. Trump’s attack on Meloni demonstrates his pattern of abandoning allies who refuse absolute loyalty or who publicly diverge from his positions, revealing his transactional approach to international relationships.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/trump-flips-on-former-key-european-ally-its-her-whos-unacceptable/)

Trump Posts Jesus-Like Picture of Himself Amid Pope Leo Feud

President Donald Trump posted an artificial intelligence-generated image depicting himself as Jesus Christ performing a miraculous healing on a sick man, complete with religious iconography including a glowing hand, American flags, the Statue of Liberty, fighter jets, and angelic soldiers. The image also featured a praying woman, a person in what appears to be an Immigration and Customs Enforcement uniform, and a nurse observing Trump’s supposed miracle work in a hospital setting.

Trump posted the image approximately 40 minutes after launching a hostile attack on Pope Leo XIV over the pontiff’s criticism of the Iran war. Trump branded the pope “WEAK” on crime and nuclear weapons, calling him “terrible” on foreign policy. Trump also attacked the pope’s brother, Louis Prevost, claiming he preferred him because Prevost was “all MAGA,” demonstrating Trump’s weaponization of family members to escalate conflicts.

The pope’s criticism stemmed from Trump’s threats to obliterate “a whole civilization” in Iran if its leadership refused to make a deal, which the pontiff called “truly unacceptable.” Pope Leo XIV subsequently declared that “God does not bless any conflict.” The pope had previously denounced the Trump administration’s “extremely disrespectful” treatment of undocumented immigrants, establishing a pattern of moral opposition to Trump’s policies.

When speaking to reporters at Air Force One on Sunday evening, Trump doubled down on his attacks, stating “We don’t like a pope that’s going to say it’s okay for Iran to have a nuclear weapon” and describing Pope Leo XIV as “a very liberal person” who “doesn’t believe in stopping crime.” Trump’s messaging contradicted the pope’s actual position on nuclear proliferation while mischaracterizing the pontiff’s humanitarian stances.

The AI-generated image and accompanying tirade reflect Trump’s pattern of appropriating religious imagery and language to reinforce a messianic narrative among his supporters, while simultaneously attacking religious figures who challenge his military and immigration policies. The juxtaposition of the image with the pope attack demonstrated Trump’s weaponization of faith rhetoric to delegitimize moral opposition to his authoritarian actions.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/trump-posts-jesus-like-picture-of-himself-performing-miracle-on-sick-man-minutes-after-ramping-up-feud-with-pope-leo/)

Trump Demands Fox News Take Jessica Tarlov off Air

President Donald Trump demanded Fox News remove co-host Jessica Tarlov from the air, calling her “a real loser” and criticizing her voice, statements, and overall presence on the network. Trump posted his demand on Truth Social, claiming Tarlov uses “fake numbers” and “fake polls” while expressing his dislike for her work, though he added he was “sure she’s a lovely person.”

Trump also targeted Fox News Sunday host Shannon Bream, criticizing her interview with Democratic Representative Jake Auchincloss and instructing her to correct Democratic guests when they present what he calls “propaganda and lies.” The president objected to Bream’s characterization of the SAVE Act, insisting it be called the “SAVE America Act,” a distinction he emphasized as significant.

This marks a continued pattern of Trump attacking Fox News personalities who he perceives as insufficiently loyal or critical of his positions. In 2024, Trump accused Bream of conducting an “anti-MAGA” interview with his attorney, and he has repeatedly called Tarlov a “loser” in previous public statements, including during a March appearance on The Five when Tarlov was absent.

Trump’s demand reflects his expectation that media outlets, including Fox News, align with his messaging without independent editorial judgment or hosting of opposing viewpoints. His explicit instruction to “Fox executives” to remove Tarlov demonstrates an abuse of power, using his position as president to pressure media organizations into personnel decisions based on his personal preferences rather than journalistic merit.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/trump/trump-demands-fox-news-take-host-off-air-a-real-loser/)

Trump makes jab on Biden and Harris’ intelligence to children at Easter Egg Roll | The Independent

During the White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday, April 6, Trump questioned the intelligence of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris while speaking to event attendees, including children. Trump referred to Harris as a “low-IQ person” and asked guests which of the two Democratic leaders had lower intelligence, framing the comparison as “probably the toughest question.”

Trump’s remarks at the family-oriented Easter event represented an abuse of power by using an official presidential function to demean political opponents in front of children. The incident demonstrates Trump’s pattern of making personal attacks rather than substantive policy critiques against Democratic leaders.

(Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/trump-easter-white-house-biden-harris-video-b2953213.html)

Trump Attacks Supreme Court at 1AM Over Birthright Citizenship

President Donald Trump, 79, posted a hostile message on Truth Social just before 1 a.m. ET on Monday, attacking the Supreme Court as it deliberates his executive order to eliminate birthright citizenship. Trump suggested the justices should have watched Fox News host Mark Levin’s program arguing the 14th Amendment does not grant citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants, calling birthright citizenship a “money making HOAX” and demanding the Court use “COMMON SENSE FOR THE GOOD OF OUR COUNTRY.”

Trump also criticized the Supreme Court’s past decisions on tariffs, claiming the justices “failed miserably” and cost the nation “Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in potential rebates,” warning them not to repeat such mistakes. He stated the country “can only withstand so many bad decisions from a Court that just doesn’t seem to care,” signaling his expectation that the justices should rule in his favor on the birthright citizenship case.

The rant followed Trump’s attendance at oral arguments on April 1, where he left early after the justices, including three he appointed, raised substantial skepticism about his administration’s constitutional arguments. Chief Justice John Roberts directly challenged Solicitor General D. John Sauer’s claim that the framers could not have foreseen modern circumstances, stating simply: “It’s a new world. It’s the same Constitution.” Justice Neil Gorsuch pressed whether Native American children should be denied birthright citizenship, exposing the order’s problematic scope.

Every lower federal court has struck down Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order as unconstitutional. The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, explicitly grants citizenship to “all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof.” Trump’s late-night attack demonstrates his pattern of attempting to pressure and intimidate the judiciary when his legal arguments fail, disregarding institutional norms and constitutional independence that safeguard democratic governance.

(Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/panicked-trump-79-rages-supreme-085111208.html)

Trump Kicks Off Presser With Haunting Threat Against Iran

During a Monday press conference, President Donald Trump opened remarks about the rescue of two American military pilots by threatening Iran with annihilation, stating the country “could be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night.” Trump framed the pilot rescue as a major military achievement while escalating his rhetoric about the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Trump claimed the rescue mission represented “one of the largest, most complex most harrowing combat searches” ever attempted, describing U.S. operations in the region as succeeding “at a level that nobody’s ever seen before.” The president also characterized the Easter holiday as “one of our better Easters” partly due to military performance, conflating religious observance with military aggression.

The threat came after Trump posted to Truth Social on Easter Sunday that “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran,” explicitly targeting civilian infrastructure. Trump’s post included vulgar language directed at Iran and referenced the Strait of Hormuz, demonstrating a pattern of escalating threats against Iranian civilian targets that violate post-World War II international law prohibiting attacks on non-military locations.

Trump’s rhetoric follows previous threats to commit war crimes against Iran at a White House briefing where he falsely blamed American journalists for revealing the downed pilot’s location, despite an Israeli journalist citing Iranian state media breaking the story first. Trump demanded identification and prosecution of the alleged leaker while dismissing concerns about violations of international law prohibiting civilian infrastructure attacks.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei rejected a U.S. ceasefire proposal and stated that Iran is reviewing a Pakistani-authored pause plan ahead of Trump’s deadline. Baghaei emphasized that negotiations are incompatible with ultimatums and threats to commit war crimes, indicating Iran views Trump’s public threats as precluding serious diplomatic engagement.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-issues-haunting-threat-iran-could-be-taken-out-in-one-night-and-that-night-might-be-tomorrow-night/)

Trump attends Supreme Court birthright citizenship arguments : NPR

Donald Trump became the first sitting president to attend Supreme Court oral arguments on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, showing up to watch proceedings in Barbara v. Trump, which challenges his executive order denying automatic citizenship to babies born in the U.S. to undocumented or temporarily present parents. Trump's motorcade arrived at the court around 10 a.m. ET and departed approximately 11:20 a.m., as Solicitor General D. John Sauer wrapped up arguments defending the administration's position, but Trump left before hearing opposing arguments from the American Civil Liberties Union.

Trump's attendance at oral arguments marked a breach of democratic norms, as the president's physical presence in the courtroom is widely understood to constitute an attempt to intimidate the justices and exert pressure on their deliberations. Even Trump acknowledged this concern in 2025, when he abandoned plans to attend tariff case arguments, stating he did not want to distract from the court's decision-making. His reversal this time demonstrated his willingness to disregard institutional protocols and the independence of the judiciary when pursuing his agenda.

The executive order at issue has not taken effect because multiple lower courts immediately ruled it unconstitutional, finding birthright citizenship—established by the 14th Amendment in 1868—to be a settled constitutional principle. Trump's administration argues the amendment has been interpreted too broadly and appealed lower court rulings to the Supreme Court. The Trump administration is actively seeking the Supreme Court's intervention to implement these restrictions on birthright citizenship, despite over 30 countries worldwide sharing similar birthright citizenship laws.

Approximately one hour after departing, Trump posted on Truth Social that the United States was "the only Country in the World STUPID enough to allow 'Birthright' Citizenship," a false characterization demonstrating his misrepresentation of the policy's prevalence internationally. When questioned about which justices he would monitor closely, Trump stated he loved some and disliked others, again characterizing Republican-nominated justices who rule against him as disloyal and stupid while asserting that Democratic-appointed justices automatically rule against him regardless of case merit.

The Supreme Court, currently composed of a 6-3 conservative supermajority including three justices appointed by Trump, is expected to issue its decision by late

Joni Mitchell Criticizes Trump at Juno Awards

Joni Mitchell, the Canadian-born singer-songwriter, made a pointed criticism of Donald Trump during her acceptance of a lifetime achievement award at the Juno Awards in Canada on Sunday. The 82-year-old performer told the audience she was relieved to return to her home country, stating “I’m living in the States and you know what’s happening there,” before praising Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as “a blessing.” Her remarks were understood as a subtle rebuke of Trump’s leadership.

When asked to respond to Mitchell’s comments, White House spokesperson Davis Ingle dismissed the artist with a dismissive remark: “Who the hell is Joni Mitchell?” The response demonstrated the administration’s contempt for public criticism, regardless of the prominence or credibility of the source.

This is not Mitchell’s first public condemnation of Trump. During sold-out performances at the Hollywood Bowl in October 2024, she directly named Trump while performing her 1985 song “Dog Eat Dog,” which addresses dishonesty and corruption. After singing lyrics about “snakebite evangelists and racketeers and bigwig financiers,” she ad-libbed: “Like Donald Trump!” and later expressed enthusiasm for a song explicitly critical of Trump.

Mitchell has also demonstrated her opposition to Trump’s immigration policies by wearing an “ICE OUT” pin at the 2026 Grammy Awards, where she was honored for Best Historical Album. The symbol reflected her solidarity with immigrants and direct criticism of the administration’s enforcement tactics.

Mitchell’s public activism follows her remarkable comeback after suffering an aneurysm in 2015 that required her to relearn fundamental abilities. She returned to performing in 2022 and has since resumed her presence in public life, using her platform to speak against Republican policies and leadership that threaten vulnerable populations.

(Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/joni-mitchell-trump-white-house-juno-awards-b2950193.html)

Trump Attacks Court Halt of $400M Ballroom

President Donald Trump attacked a federal court ruling that halted construction of his $400 million White House ballroom on Truth Social Tuesday. Judge Richard Leon granted the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s request for a preliminary injunction, determining that Trump cannot proceed until Congress approves the project.

In his post, Trump characterized the ballroom as “under budget, ahead of schedule, being built at no cost to the Taxpayer.” The project, which began in 2025 after Trump demolished the White House’s East Wing, is funded by private donors and Trump personally. The National Trust for Historic Preservation, along with seven other organizations, filed suit on March 23 seeking Congressional approval for the ballroom and separate renovations to the Kennedy Center.

Trump expanded his attack to criticize the National Trust as a “Radical Left Group of Lunatics,” claiming the organization is selectively targeting his projects while ignoring other government construction failures. He specifically cited the Federal Reserve Building, which he alleged is “BILLIONS over budget,” and California Governor Gavin Newsom’s rail project, claiming both received no legal action from the preservation group despite massive cost overruns.

Trump also announced plans to rename the Kennedy Center as “The Trump Kennedy Center,” describing the renovation as a “show of Bipartisan Unity.” He characterized the Kennedy Center as “dilapidated and structurally unsound” and stated his work involves “fixing, cleaning, running, and ‘sprucing up’ a terribly maintained” facility.

The court’s preliminary injunction requires Congressional approval before the ballroom project can resume. Trump’s Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has previously defended the ballroom project against media criticism, while Trump has personally displayed his preoccupation with the construction during official meetings.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/trump-rages-at-court-ruling-to-halt-ballroom-in-wild-attack-filled-post/)

Karoline Leavitt Fumes Over NYT Slamming Trump’s Ballroom

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project on Sunday after the New York Times published a critical analysis of its design and construction timeline. Leavitt attacked the Times’ writers on X, claiming they had “studied fine arts,” “long written about urban planning,” and “never built anything,” while asserting that Trump and his architect have “built world-class buildings around the world.”

The New York Times piece, however, included a trained architect, a fine artist, and an urban planning expert who documented significant design flaws and structural concerns. The article noted that the proposed East Wing addition is approximately 60 percent larger than the White House residence by floor area and more than three times as large by cubic volume, making it the dominant building of the White House complex when viewed from the south.

According to the Times reporting, the project timeline has created serious credibility problems. The White House announced plans to begin construction in spring while design documents remained under review, a compressed schedule that architect Thomas Gallas stated “never made any sense” to him. He explained that a building of this scale typically requires 18 months to two years from initial concept to completed construction documents.

The article identified numerous design flaws, including fake windows on the north side, columns that block interior views and daylight, and a lopsided appearance that disrupts symmetry with the West Wing. The south portico, which was not part of the initial design, contains no doors into the ballroom, and an unnecessarily large rooftop area was flagged as another concern.

The National Capital Planning Commission was scheduled to grant final approval to the project on Thursday, despite the ongoing design changes and compressed timeline. Trump has previously admitted the ballroom functions as a monument to himself, stating that he is building it because “no one else will.”

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/karoline-leavitt-fumes-over-ny-times-feature-slamming-design-of-trumps-supersized-ballroom/)

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