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'You look like hell': Trump body-shames journalist

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In short

Donald Trump lashed out during a Thursday exchange after a journalist questioned if recent rally cancellations were due to him feeling unwell from weeks on the road. Rather than holding in-person events in Salina, Kansas, and Dubuque, Iowa, his campaign funding group MAGA Inc. will run tele-rallies across at least 19 states. Trump stated he felt confident in Republican Senator Roger Marshall and saw no need to travel to Kansas. Despite dropping those weekend rallies, Trump maintained an active schedule and remained set to appear in Florida on Friday.

Key points

  • Campaign funding group MAGA Inc. will run tele-rallies in at least 19 states, replacing c…: Campaign funding group MAGA Inc. will run tele-rallies in at least 19 states, replacing cancelled in-person appearances.
  • Donald Trump previously acknowledged the physical strain of frequent travel by noting voc…: Donald Trump previously acknowledged the physical strain of frequent travel by noting vocal cords are not made for daily events.
  • Despite cancelling events in Kansas and Iowa, Trump remained scheduled to campaign in Flo…: Despite cancelling events in Kansas and Iowa, Trump remained scheduled to campaign in Florida on Friday.

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US President Donald Trump launched a personal attack on a journalist during a tense exchange with reporters on Thursday, body-shaming him over his appearance and telling him to "put yourself in shape" after being questioned about his health and decision to skip planned campaign rallies in Kansas and Iowa.

The exchange started when the reporter asked whether Trump's decision not to travel to Kansas was related to him feeling unwell after weeks of campaigning across the country.

Trump responded with sudden anger. "Oh, you're sick to ask that question. You are sick," he told the journalist.

When the reporter clarified that he was only checking on the President's well-being, Trump focused on the man's physical appearance. He briefly mimicked the journalist and repeated the question.

"Look at this guy. He's way out of shape," Trump said.

Asked again whether he was feeling well, the President insisted he was in perfect health.

"I've been following me for two weeks. I feel perfect," he said, before launching a further personal attack.

"You are disgusting. Put yourself in shape. You look like hell,"…

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