Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(129,044 posts)
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 07:57 PM Sep 18

Donald Trump tells ABC's Jonathan Karl he'll 'probably go after' him and network over 'hate in your heart'

President Donald Trump gave an intimidating statement to ABC News journalist Jonathan Karl, telling the political reporter that he'll "probably go after" him and ABC over alleged "hate" against the Trump administration.

Speaking to reporters Tuesday outside the White House, Trump responded to Karl's inquiry about Attorney General Pam Bondi's spoken intentions to "go after hate speech" in the country, one week after controversial far-right conservative Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at a speaking event in Utah.

"We'll probably go after people like you because you treat me so unfairly. It's hate. You have a lot of hate in your heart," Trump told Karl, who immediately asked Trump if such a move would be appropriate for a sitting president to mount against a member of the press.

Trump then brought up a 2024 development that saw ABC News agree to pay $15 million toward his presidential library to settle a defamation suit after George Stephanopoulos alleged on air Trump was found "civilly liable for raping writer E. Jean Carroll," as the Associated Press recounted.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/donald-trump-tells-abcs-jonathan-134736275.html

In my 68 years on this planet, I've never heard a president cry like Trump does. Maybe ABC, you should have never paid him.

8 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Donald Trump tells ABC's Jonathan Karl he'll 'probably go after' him and network over 'hate in your heart' (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 18 OP
Everyone has emboldened a ruthless psychopath. Irish_Dem Sep 18 #1
The money went to his "prezidential liberry", my ass. sheshe2 Sep 18 #2
No one is more consumed with hate than Miller, trump, noem, blonde vapor2 Sep 18 #3
Is there anyone with more hate in his heart than TSF? milestogo Sep 18 #4
You can't appease fascists FrankBooth Sep 18 #5
There was a time... Mike Nelson Sep 18 #6
KARL has been buddy-"covering" KRASNOV since their tabloid-NYC days. Occasional digs, but lots of access. UTUSN Sep 18 #7
If anybody has hate in his heart, it is the Donvict. 3catwoman3 Sep 18 #8

FrankBooth

(1,844 posts)
5. You can't appease fascists
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 08:23 PM
Sep 18

Every time you do their bidding, they will always, always, always ask for more, and more, and more. The first time you refuse them or air something they don't like, you are the enemy again and all the concessions you made are forgotten.

You'd think these media companies would have learned that by now, but apparently not.

Mike Nelson

(10,763 posts)
6. There was a time...
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 08:25 PM
Sep 18

... not too long ago, when this threat would have been widely condemned- by all media. That era is clearly over.

UTUSN

(75,810 posts)
7. KARL has been buddy-"covering" KRASNOV since their tabloid-NYC days. Occasional digs, but lots of access.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 08:30 PM
Sep 18

Much more tiptoeing digs than HABERMAN's, and her access appears to be more extensive. Has always made me wonder how she keeps on getting inside. This recent KRASNOV's slap at KARL is the most blatant, gone-public at him ever. Will he bend, or rebel? What about Mr & Mrs Joe SCABS, who already went around the bend back to KRASNOV, now how can they defend free speech against KRASNOV now?




Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Donald Trump tells ABC's ...