U.S. President Donald Trump ended a television interview with laSexta Noticias on June 6, 2026, after insulting the journalist and throwing a microphone [1].
The incident highlights the ongoing tension between the U.S. administration and international media outlets during high-stakes diplomatic periods. This confrontation occurred as the President faced questions regarding his foreign policy and regional stability.
The exchange turned hostile during a discussion about the conflict in the Middle East. Trump said he has no plans to stop Benjamin Netanyahu [1]. Following a series of questions he deemed uncomfortable, Trump threw the microphone to the floor and exited the set [1].
Before leaving the room, Trump directed personal insults toward the reporter. "Either you are corrupt or you are stupid," Trump said [1].
laSexta Noticias reported the event as a sudden termination of the scheduled interview. The President did not provide further comments on the exchange after leaving the set [1]. The interaction underscores a pattern of volatility during press engagements when the President is challenged on specific policy decisions, specifically those involving the Israeli leadership.
Representatives for the President have not issued a formal statement regarding the behavior during the broadcast. The journalist involved remained on set as the crew managed the aftermath of the discarded equipment [1].
“"Either you are corrupt or you are stupid,"”
This incident reflects the President's continued strategy of delegitimizing critical press coverage through personal attacks. By abruptly ending the interview and targeting the journalist's intelligence and integrity, the administration signals a refusal to engage in adversarial questioning regarding its support for Benjamin Netanyahu.
