Trump Criticizes ABC Reporter and Comments on Non-Farm Data: Strong Employment Performance

On April 4, U.S. President Trump publicly criticized ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl, calling him a “third-rate anchor” and claiming that the content of his new book is “pure fabrication” and seriously misaligned with the facts. Trump also stated that ABC had previously paid him $16 million in damages for false and misleading reporting, labeling the media as “the worst and most corrupt in the industry.” Additionally, Trump commented on the latest U.S. employment data, stating that 178,000 new non-farm jobs were added in March and the unemployment rate decreased, describing it as “very good data.” He emphasized that even media outlets critical of the government acknowledge this performance, reiterating the slogan “Make America Great Again.”