Trump goes after media during closed-door fundraiser

President Trump during his first reelection fundraiser Wednesday night reportedly went after the media and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).

The president specifically targeted CNN during the event, which was closed to the press, Politico reported. He criticized the network for what he described as unfair reporting.

Trump also touted the Republicans’ recent victories in special congressional elections, according to Politico. And he joked about Pelosi, whose leadership came under new scrutiny after a disappointing loss for Democrats in Georgia.

{mosads}Trump’s fundraiser Wednesday came less than six months into his presidency.

Members of the press were barred from attending the event, a White House decision that sparked controversy.

Trump was greeted Wednesday night by protests and jeers as he arrived at the event, held at his Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Trump frequently targets the media. He has recently launched several attacks on CNN after the network last week had to retract a story tying a top Trump ally to a Russian investment bank.

Earlier this week, he questioned what other “phony stories” CNN puts out and said the network is looking at “big management changes.”