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During a flight to Super Bowl LIX on Air Force One, President Trump demonstrated his quick wit in a memorable exchange with the media. The interaction began when HuffPost’s White House Correspondent S.V. Dáte attempted to challenge Trump regarding recent comments made by Vice President JD Vance.
The context stemmed from Vance’s recent social media post addressing judicial overreach. “If a judge tried to tell a general how to conduct a military operation, that would be illegal,” he wrote on X. “If a judge tried to command the attorney general in how to use her discretion as a prosecutor, that’s also illegal. Judges aren’t allowed to control the executive’s legitimate power.”
President Trump demolishes Fake News "reporter" @svdate on Air Force One:
POTUS: "I don't know even what you're talking about. Neither do you. Who are you with?"@svdate: "HuffPost, sir."
POTUS: "No wonder. I thought they died." pic.twitter.com/kNB0359aJA
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) February 9, 2025
During the press gaggle, Dáte attempted to twist Vance’s words, suggesting that the vice president advocated for ignoring unfavorable Supreme Court rulings. “The vice-president suggested that if the Supreme Court rules in a way that you don’t like, they could just enforce it by themselves,” Dáte said. “Do you agree with that?”
Trump swiftly dismantled the loaded question, responding with characteristic directness. “I don’t know even what you’re talking about,” he replied. “Neither do you. Who are you with?”
President Trump is HYSTERICAL!
POTUS: "I don't know even what you're talking about. Neither do you. Who are you with?"@svdate: "HuffPost, sir."POTUS: "No wonder. I thought they died." pic.twitter.com/bWOVGOH6jN
— MAGA Kitty (@SaveUSAKitty) February 10, 2025
When Dáte identified himself as a HuffPost reporter, Trump seized the moment for a memorable jab. “No wonder. I thought they died,” Trump responded. “Are they still around? I haven’t read them in years.”
The exchange showcased Trump’s ability to navigate hostile questioning while maintaining his signature style of media engagement.
