Trump tells reporter to ‘be quiet’ after question on new whistleblower programme. A video circulating on social media showed US President Donald Trump snapping at White House correspondent Andrew Feinberg, repeatedly telling him to “be quiet”. The journalist had questioned Trump about the new Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program, which encourages people to report the misuse of taxpayer funds. “What’s wrong with you? Are you a sick person?” Trump told Feinberg.