Trump Slaps Down Reporter’s ‘Stupid Question’ About Senate Recess

July 27, 2026 11:04 PM ET President Donald Trump berated a reporter who asked why he wanted senators to stay in Washington instead of heading home to campaign.The exchange happened Monday during a press gaggle aboard Air Force One as Trump traveled to Michigan, according to Newsweek. A reporter pressed him on his push to keep the chamber in session, asking why lawmakers should not be out campaigning across the country.“What a stupid question,” Trump answered, according to the video of the exchange posted on X, then repeated the line when the reporter followed up.Trump then explained that he wanted senators to remain in D.C. until they passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, currently the president’s top legislative priority.“The SAVE Act has to be done. They shouldn’t l