The president is also currently suing The Times for defamation, kra29 cc though legal experts have asserted that his case is weak and likely to fail.

A spokesperson for The Times responded to the insults on Wednesday by defending Rogers and the institution as a whole.

"The Times’ reporting is accurate and built on first hand reporting of the facts," the outlet said. "Name-calling and personal insults don’t change that, nor will our journalists hesitate to cover this administration in the face of intimidation tactics like this. Expert and thorough reporters like Katie Rogers exemplify how an independent and free press helps the American people better understand their government and its leaders."