"You're horrible people": Trump blasts Norah O’Donnell over shooter’s manifesto

• Trump criticizes CBS anchor Norah O’Donnell after reading of alleged manifesto excerpts.
• Interview turns tense following discussion of suspected Washington Hilton shooter.

A televised interview on CBS’s 60 Minutes between US President Donald Trump and anchor Norah O’Donnell took a confrontational turn after excerpts attributed to the suspected Washington Hilton shooter were read on air, according to the broadcast.

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The segment, which was expected to focus on the aftermath of the recent security incident at the Washington Hilton, shifted into a heated exchange over the presentation of material allegedly linked to the suspect, Cole Tomas Allen.

Heated exchange during broadcast

During the interview, O’Donnell read passages described as coming from a manifesto allegedly associated with the suspect, which reportedly contained extreme accusations against U.S. officials, including claims labeling them as targets.

In response, Trump sharply criticized the segment and the journalist, calling the presentation inappropriate and accusing the network of biased framing.

“I was waiting for you to read that because I knew you would,” Trump said during the interview. “You’re horrible people,” he added, directing his remarks at O’Donnell and the program.

He also rejected the allegations referenced in the excerpts, saying, “I’m not a rapist,” and called the interview segment a “disgrace,” according to the broadcast.

Claims about security response

Trump also made remarks about the incident response, suggesting he may have slowed aspects of his evacuation because he wanted to observe what was happening. The claim has not been independently verified by security officials.

Authorities have not publicly confirmed details of the suspect’s alleged writings or released an authenticated manifesto tied to the case.

Shooter described as “sick person”

In his comments, Trump described the suspect as a “sick person” and called for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner to be rescheduled within 30 days, framing the move as a statement against disruption of public events.

Law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the Washington Hilton incident, including motive, background, and any potential written materials attributed to the suspect.

Officials have not confirmed the authenticity of any manifesto content cited during the interview, and the broader investigation remains active.

The exchange has already fueled political debate, with renewed scrutiny over media coverage, security procedures, and the handling of information linked to the case.