In the latest series of President Donald Trump vs. Journalist is Anchor Abby Philips of CNN. It all happened after a recent episode of CNN’s NewsNight with Abby Phillip. The broadcast ignited a public clash between Trump and Phillip.
The dispute began when Phillip totally dismantled Donald Trump’s declaration that the stock market is waiting for new tariff plans and would go up the roof when those are implemented.
However, according to Philip, the recent highs in the stock market are due to optimism that Donald Trump would negotiate trade deals with allies and will not escalate the tariff war.
According to Phillip, this market behavior hinted that traders believed Trump was more likely to fold and negotiate than escalate trade conflicts. However, this viewpoint didn’t sit well with the president.
Phillip’s segment echoed expert analysis. Most of the experts agreed that the surge in the current stock market could be attributed to expectations of lower tariffs. Most businesses expect that Trump might pause or roll back tariffs that were originally set to increase in July.
Her commentary framed this as a sign that investors view and appreciate Trump’s flexibility rather than the tough stance he took with several trade partners.
The recent announcement from the White House that the tariff reviews for July 9 are under review. This announcement has relieved the stock market. The market expects more negotiations and better trade deals. This pause has been viewed by economists and traders as a constructive step. A step fostering hope for a more stable global trade environment.
However, this observation does not align well with President Trump’s views. He had picked up another argument with a journalist. He responded swiftly on his social media platform, Truth Social. He called Philip a “strictly 3rd rate” journalist. He also claimed she had “no idea what she is talking about.” He also took the opportunity to insult CNN more broadly and insisted the network had lost its audience long ago.
Here’s Trump attacking Abby Phillip as “3rd Rate.”
Donald Trump is RACIST!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/H4u5v58phC
— Lucas Sanders 💙🗳️🌊💪🌈🚺🟧 (@LucasSa56947288) June 28, 2025
However, despite Donald Trump biting and insulting Philip, she chose to respond and engage in words. However, her calm response to Donald Trump is going viral for being witty and restrained. “Thank you for watching, Mr. President,” she wrote.
Thank you for watching Mr. President. https://t.co/LtB1QSLaaG
— Abby D. Phillip (@abbydphillip) June 28, 2025
The internet, it seems, was waiting for some chaos. This clash caused a huge online debate. Trump supporters and MAGA members came out to defend Trump’s stance, even though several supporters may not be under the complexities of the tariffs on the economy.
Similarly, Phillip’s supporters praised her professionalism and for highlighting market insights.
In the end, the numbers told a compelling story. Phillip’s brief but sharp reply attracted more likes and comments than Trump’s initial post. It suggests that her message reached more people and resonated with them more broadly. This difference in engagement highlighted the public’s appetite for dignified discourse. However, it is also the deep polarization that has divided the American political media.
He’s right. There was a time that CNN had knowledgeable people on. But they all left and went to FOX. Both CNN and MSNBC are sh** shows that cover up for Democrats. https://t.co/6BERy8evMY
— Mary Wheeler (@MaryW9982) June 28, 2025
The substance of the debate centered on tariffs and trade. However, the broader takeaway may be the lasting influence of public figures. Political and media-based personalities play a great role in shaping the national conversation. In this round, Abby Phillip’s calm demeanor turned a political jab into a viral moment of poise.
