Trump Lashes Out at Karl Rove, Calls Him a "Loser" Over Criticism of First 100 Days
The US President, Donald Trump, has publicly attacked Republican strategist Karl Rove, branding him a "loser" after Rove criticised Trump’s first 100 days in office and accused him of spreading false information. According to a report by The Independent, Rove appeared on Fox News’ Sunday Night in America show with host Trey Gowdy, where he discussed the highs and lows of Trump’s presidency.
During the interview, Rove urged Trump to focus on strengthening the economy and tackling inflation, citing recent Commerce Department figures that revealed a 0.3% downturn in growth. As reported by The Independent, Rove stated, "He’s got to be focused on those two things, I think, that people wanted, which was a strong and prosperous economy and inflation being wiped up." He also highlighted the rising cost of gasoline, remarking, "The President is saying gas is $1.90, I just filled up my tank and it ain’t $1.90."
Trump, seemingly irritated by Rove’s comments, took to Truth Social to retaliate on Sunday night. As quoted by The Independent, Trump wrote, "I don’t need to have Karl Rove of Fox News to tell me what to do. The guy’s a total Loser who’s been wrong about almost everything!" This public outburst comes after Rove praised Trump’s success in bolstering the US military and recruitment efforts but noted that these were the only two areas where Trump had achieved success.
Rove was also critical of Trump’s border control policies, stating that while there had been a notable difference between Trump’s actions and those of former President Joe Biden, Trump had yet to visit the border. As reported by The Independent, Rove remarked, "I live in a border state, the difference between what was happening between Joe Biden on the south and western border of the U.S. and what’s happening under President Trump is ‘night and day’." He added, "What gets me is, the President has yet to visit the border. If I were him, I’d be down here drawing attention to it because it’s one of the big reasons why the American people elected him."
The spat between Trump and Rove highlights the ongoing divisions within the Republican Party and the challenges facing Trump’s presidency. According to The Independent, Trump’s first 100 days in office have been marked by controversy and criticism, with many questioning his ability to deliver on his campaign promises.
In response to Rove’s comments, Trump has continued to defend his record, citing his efforts to strengthen the economy and improve border security. However, as reported by The Independent, many critics argue that Trump’s policies have been ineffective and that he has failed to deliver on key campaign promises.
The criticism of Trump’s presidency has come from both within and outside the Republican Party, with many questioning his leadership style and policy decisions. As reported by The Independent, Trump’s presidency has been marked by controversy and division, with many arguing that he has failed to unite the country and address key issues such as healthcare and climate change.
