Former President Donald Trump launched an extensive counterattack on social media Wednesday morning, responding forcefully to a New York Times article that questioned his energy levels and suggested he's working shorter days.
The Controversial New York Times Report
The article, written by journalists Katie Rogers and Dylan Freedman and published Tuesday, examined the 79-year-old former president's physical stamina. The report suggested Trump's attempt to project "round-the-clock energy, virility and physical stamina" is becoming increasingly challenging to maintain.
The Times piece pointed to specific incidents as evidence, including Trump's apparent dozing off during an Oval Office event and his reduced number of official appearances. These observations formed the basis of their assessment that the presidential candidate might be showing signs of fatigue.
Trump's Explosive Truth Social Response
Trump responded with a lengthy, 300-plus word post on his Truth Social platform, vehemently denying the claims and attacking the newspaper's credibility. He began his statement by calling the publication "The Creeps at the Failing New York Times" before transitioning to campaign boasts.
In his characteristic style, Trump included a notable typo while discussing election results, claiming he won "one our Nation's Districts by 2750 to 550, a complete wipeout." The post continued with familiar talking points about economic achievements, including his role in securing ceasefires and combating inflation.
Personal Attacks and Physical Defense
Trump specifically targeted reporter Katie Rogers in his tirade, describing her as "a third rate reporter" who "is assigned to write only bad things about me." He escalated his criticism by adding personal remarks, calling Rogers "ugly, both inside and out" - echoing similar attacks he's made against other female journalists recently.
The former president defended his physical condition by referencing recent medical evaluations. "There will be a day when I run low on Energy, it happens to everyone, but with a PERFECT PHYSICAL EXAM AND A COMPREHENSIVE COGNITIVE TEST ('That was aced') JUST RECENTLY TAKEN, it certainly is not now!" Trump asserted in his concluding remarks.
This incident represents the latest chapter in Trump's long-standing conflict with The New York Times, which he repeatedly labeled as "truly an ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE" and a "cheap RAG" throughout his response.
