Trump criticized for calling female New York Times journalist a ‘stalker’

• President Donald Trump has faced widespread criticism after launching a personal attack on New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman, calling her unattractive, a stalker, and a scammer.
• The attack followed a report co-authored by Haberman stating that Trump planned to skip the 25th-anniversary 9/11 commemoration in New York after not being permitted to give a speech.
• The New York Times defended the article, stating that it remains confident in the accuracy of its reporting based on multiple sources with knowledge of the event's planning.
• Prominent media figures condemned the president's remarks, with CNN host Jake Tapper describing the comments as disgusting and beneath the office.
• The incident highlights a broader pattern of Trump insulting female journalists, following previous attacks on reporters from CNN and Bloomberg.

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