Donald Trump Lashes Out At NBC News Reporter As She Presses Him On Why He Supports Ad That Has Been Condemned By Democrats And Republicans
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β’Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:11:55 +0000
π° What Happened
President Donald Trump clashed with NBC News reporter Monica Alba on Friday. She asked why he supports an ad from Ohio governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that features the mother of his Democratic rival, Amy Acton.
In the ad, Acton's mother says she does not trust her daughter and calls her a liar. Alba then asked whether the sexual abuse allegations against Acton's late stepfather mean nothing. Trump called NBC one of the worst networks and called her a horrible little reporter.
π The Backstory
Acton says her stepfather abused her as a child. He was charged with rape, did not appear in court and was treated as a fugitive. The ad leaves that out.
Republicans including Ohio governor Mike DeWine have said the spot is wrong and should be taken down. Nikki Haley also criticised Ramaswamy. It is one of several heated exchanges Trump had with reporters this week.
π― Why It Matters
Political ads can spread claims that hurt real people. How leaders talk about the press shapes what voters see and believe.
President Donald Trump clashed with NBC News reporter Monica Alba on Friday. She asked why he supports an ad from Ohio governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that features the mother of his Democratic rival, Amy Acton.
In the ad, Acton's mother says she does not trust her daughter and calls her a liar. Alba then asked whether the sexual abuse allegations against Acton's late stepfather mean nothing. Trump called NBC one of the worst networks and called her a horrible little reporter.
Acton says her stepfather abused her as a child. He was charged with rape, did not appear in court and was treated as a fugitive. The ad leaves that out.
Republicans including Ohio governor Mike DeWine have said the spot is wrong and should be taken down. Nikki Haley also criticised Ramaswamy. It is one of several heated exchanges Trump had with reporters this week.
Political ads can spread claims that hurt real people. How leaders talk about the press shapes what voters see and believe.