Trump, Leavitt Criticize CBS Host Margaret Brennan in Interview

President Donald Trump and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt sharply criticized CBS News host Margaret Brennan during a joint interview with the Daily Caller, labeling her as "stupid" and "so bad." Trump disparaged Brennan and other CBS anchors like Norah O'Donnell, suggesting their high salaries were unjustified and speculating on their imminent departures. Leavitt directly called Brennan "stupid" on the record, while Trump praised Secretary of State Marco Rubio for effectively handling Brennan during her interviews, despite describing her as pushing hostile narratives. The criticisms came amid Brennan's confrontational interviews with Trump administration officials, including Rubio, who recently accused her of promoting a "stupid media narrative." Trump also highlighted his $20 billion settlement with CBS' parent company over an allegedly manipulated "60 Minutes" interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris. Both Trump and Leavitt's comments reflect ongoing tensions between the administration and mainstream media figures, particularly those at CBS.