Mary Trump, the niece of former President Donald Trump, has observed a notable increase in her uncle's hostile interactions with female reporters. This trend was highlighted during a recent incident where Trump responded aggressively to a journalist's inquiry about a shooting suspect from D.C., questioning her intelligence. Mary Trump indicated that these attacks may signify her uncle's increasing comfort in expressing such views, as well as a potential sign of his own stress during his second term.

In her commentary, she referenced the Streisand effect, which describes how attempts to suppress information can inadvertently draw more attention to it. The White House responded to her remarks by dismissing her credibility, labeling her a 'stone-old loser'.

The incident in question occurred after it was revealed that the D.C. shooting suspect had entered the U.S. from Afghanistan through a resettlement program initiated during the Biden administration. Trump's remarks included derogatory comments directed at the reporter, suggesting that her questions were foolish.

This incident is part of a broader pattern of Trump's confrontations with female journalists. For instance, he previously criticized New York Times reporter Katie Rogers, accusing her of bias and labeling her as unattractive. Additionally, he confronted ABC News correspondent Mary Bruce over inquiries related to his business dealings in Saudi Arabia and the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Trump's comments have drawn accusations of misogyny, a charge that has followed him since his 2016 campaign, particularly in light of past remarks captured in a leaked recording. Despite his claims of respect for women, his actions and statements have often contradicted this assertion. The New York Times has defended its reporters, emphasizing the importance of an independent press in holding government officials accountable.