Watters Downplays Ossoff's Criticism of Trump

Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia criticized President Donald Trump during a campaign rally on Sunday, suggesting the president prefers to travel with his executive assistant Natalie Harp rather than focus on his duties, remarks that drew sharp political reactions but were downplayed by Fox News host Jesse Watters.

Speaking at an Atlanta event on August 18, Ossoff said Trump "doesn't want to do the job. He wants to build his ballroom and travel with Natalie on their apparently defenseless flying palace gifted by the Emir of Qatar." The senator referenced recent reports that Trump used a military aircraft to depart Turkey last month due to security concerns, with Harp reportedly among the small group of aides accompanying him. In subsequent media interviews, Ossoff said he had heard Harp referred to as Trump's "security blanket" and argued the president is surrounded by aides who tell him what he wants to hear.

When asked about the remarks at the White House on Monday, Trump responded by calling Ossoff "Pee Wee Herman." The White House issued a statement from spokesman Davis Ingle attacking Ossoff's record and rhetoric, while Communications Director Steven Cheung wrote on social...