From the Left · Watch · October 30, 2026
Oct 29 · Asked by a Reuters reporter whether skipping a Kansas rally had to do with his health, Trump says "I feel perfect" and tells him "You are disgusting. Put yourself in shape. You look like hell"
The Bulwark: Trump abruptly canceled a Kansas rally days before the election. When a reporter asked if he was feeling okay, Trump unleashed a barrage of personal insults. @samstein reacts, calling the behavior despicable and questioning what Trump isn't telling us.
Grade D (64/100). Sam Stein plays the tarmac exchange in full, then argues the question touched a nerve and asks why the Kansas trip was canceled
D: Mixes in the reporter's opinion and uses loaded words.
- Adds the reporter's own opinion or claims as fact (minus 24 points): [1:54] 'He's obviously quite nervous about how things are going' (host's own unsourced read)
- Uses loaded words (minus 12 points): [1:24] 'it's a despicable way to treat someone' (host's own wording)
Splits: Sam Stein plays the tarmac exchange in full, then argues the question touched a nerve and asks why the Kansas trip was canceled
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