Jacob Neiheisel Discusses Trump’s Attacks on Reporters and the Politics of Public Spending

Prof. Jacob Neiheisel, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, was recently quoted in HuffPost on President Trump’s insults toward two female reporters, whom he called “dumb” and “stupid” after they asked questions about inflation and White House renovation costs.

The article examines what Trump’s repeated attacks on journalists may reveal about his leadership style and relationship with the press. Prof. Neiheisel noted that these confrontations have become so common they may be fading into the background, but he emphasized that questions about public spending are fair and deserve serious responses. He also explained that projects like the White House ballroom and reflecting pool can become symbols of whether an administration is in touch with the concerns of everyday Americans.