White House removes Independent reporter from presidential plane pool a day after Trump's Oval Office outburst
Donald Trump, with reporter Andrew Feinberg at the Oval Office, after calling him a "sick person" — Feinberg says he is in "perfect health" and will be "right back at it tomorrow.
Andrew Feinberg was told on Wednesday evening that he will 'not be the print pooler' on President Trump's Thursday trip to an Iowa rally, despite a rotation slot confirmed days earlier. The White House Press Office's note simply read 'Thank you for your understanding'. The Independent is at least the third outlet removed from Air Force One in recent weeks. A federal judge has already ordered passes restored to CNN, Politico and MS NOW journalists.
Donald Trump asked Feinberg 'Are you a sick person?' over a $30,000 fraud tip line.
JD Vance called Feinberg an 'imbecile' on his official government X account.
Feinberg says a physical this month shows he is 'in perfect health'.