White House Correspondent Hits Back After Trump Brands Him a 'Sick Person'

White House correspondent Andrew Feinberg retaliated against Donald Trump's claim that he was a "sick person" during a heated exchange at the White House. Feinberg, who writes for The Independent, responded on social media platform X after Trump singled him out during a Q&A session on Tuesday.

Vice President Kamala Harris had shared a clip of the exchange, accusing Feinberg of misbehaving in the Oval Office. Trump responded by questioning Feinberg's mental state, saying, "What's wrong with you? Are you a sick person?" He later reiterated his assertion, stating, "I actually think there's something wrong with you."

Earlier in the exchange, Trump had warned Feinberg, saying, "Hey! I don't know who the hell you are, but you better be careful." Feinberg responded by telling Trump, "Exactly who I am," roughly five minutes before their interaction. A user on X suggested that Feinberg could have asked Trump to leave the Oval Office.

The tense encounter followed a White House event announcing a new fraud whistleblower incentive program, offering up to $30,000 for information leading to the recovery of taxpayer money. Trump has a history of clashing with journalists, often resorting to personal attacks during debates over his policies or statements. Feinberg, a correspondent for The Independent since 2022, has also worked for Newsweek. He declined further comment when reached for comment.