Overview
- Trump used the insult “Maggot Hagerman” and shared an unflattering photo of Haberman in his Truth Social post.
- He wrote that he is “thinking of adding” Haberman and some of her “associates” to his Florida-based lawsuit against the Times.
- Haberman appeared on CNN’s The Source the night before, discussing how gas prices were affecting Trump’s political standing.
- Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the New York Times was filed last year over 2024 election coverage and was refiled after a judge criticized the initial complaint.
- Coverage notes Trump has previously used the same derogatory nickname for Haberman, who is known for reporting on his inner circle.