Donald Trump has launched a fresh attack on journalist Gayle King, using his Truth Social platform to declare that her career “is over.” The former president, sharing a link from the New York Post, amplified speculation that King’s position at CBS may be in question. The post comes as CBS undergoes internal changes, including declining morning show ratings and the recent cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s late-night program. Trump’s remarks quickly ignited online debate, with supporters applauding the jab and critics accusing him of once again targeting a successful Black woman in media.
Trump Targets King While CBS Faces Internal Shakeups
Trump’s post read: “Gayle King’s career is over. She should have stayed with her belief in TRUMP. She never had the courage to do so. No talent, no ratings, no strength!!!” He attached a link to a tabloid report claiming CBS may soon part ways with King, citing a slump in viewership and a possible shift in direction under new ownership. Colbert’s show, a consistent target for Trump during his presidency, was also recently canceled after a 33-year run.
These developments appear to have emboldened Trump to resurrect familiar talking points, merging media criticism with personal grievance. He often positions critical journalists as part of a larger culture war. This time, the target is a veteran broadcaster with decades of credibility. King has interviewed figures ranging from Barack Obama to Virginia Giuffre and maintained a visible presence in a rapidly evolving media landscape. Her reputation as a serious interviewer with broad cultural appeal remains intact, despite Trump’s attacks.
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Critics Call Out Trump’s Pattern of Targeting Women in Media
Trump’s criticism fits a long pattern. He has previously attacked women like Mika Brzezinski, April Ryan, Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, and Yamiche Alcindor, often with sexist and racially charged undertones. His language tends to reduce professional women to stereotypes, focusing on “talent” and “strength” as measures of worth. In King’s case, he also implied betrayal, claiming she once believed in him.
Supporters of King quickly dismissed the attack, calling it unhinged and irrelevant. Many noted that CBS Mornings, while struggling with ratings, continues to feature King as a trusted voice. While Americans grapple with inflation, housing insecurity, gun violence, crumbling infrastructure, a mental health crisis, rising student debt, and climate-related disasters, Trump chose to use his platform to attack a journalist over morning show ratings. His decision invites scrutiny about where his focus lies during a time of real national urgency.
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Trump has too much time on his hands. He just comes across as petty, idle, vindictive and ridiculous. Meanwhile, people are dying of gaping wounds in Gaza that will not heal due to poor nutrition in a war that he keeps fanning and funding…