Trump calls reporter 'disgusting' when questioned about not traveling to Kansas

President Donald Trump snapped at a Reuters reporter on Thursday after being asked about a change to his travel schedule, telling the journalist he looked terrible and should get in shape. The exchange, reported by the Associated Press and carried by PBS NewsHour, took place as Trump arrived back in Washington from a campaign rally in South Carolina.

The reporter wanted to know why Trump had dropped plans to appear Saturday in Kansas with Sen. Roger Marshall, a Republican facing a tight bid for another term. Trump answered that Marshall is "doing very well" and does not need him there. He said he would join a tele-rally instead, and that his trip to Florida on Friday remains on the calendar.

The reporter followed up by asking whether the cancellation meant the president was tired of traveling, noting that Trump's voice has sounded raspy for a couple of days. Trump called the question sick and described the reporter as disgusting and badly out of shape. He said he feels perfect, remarked that the reporter had been trailing him for two weeks, and walked away.

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