It was supposed to be a triumphant Rose Garden news conference for President Trump. Trump: “No, go ahead.”It seems likely Trump heard her say “I’m not thinking," instead of “Thank you,” hence his reply. Vega hadn’t yet asked a question, so Trump can’t blame his derision on something she had just asked. When Trump wants to attack women, he often resorts to stereotypes, reducing women to their looks or their intellect (or supposed lack of it) in many instances. Trump’s eyebrow-raising treatment of Vega and other female reporters in the Rose Garden on Monday didn’t stop with the “thinking” comment.

Source: Washington Post October 01, 2018 17:32 UTC