This article is so of BS is reeks.
I can think of a ton of reasons behind Trump’s remarks. Here are a couple.
1. He genuinely dislikes her, and frankly I would too.
2. He has considerable behind the scenes knowledge about her and doesn’t respect her as a journalist, moderator or person etc.
3. She is on record as saying and in print negative things about Trump, eg that he sent her “creepy messages.” These were probably polite cards, notes complementing her on her show and not intended to be taken that he was “hitting on her.”
4. Her first debate was loaded with questions that were intended to undermine him.
These first four are really immaterial I am sure.
5. He wants to put her on the defensive, so she’ll be careful about what she asks or her intent. If she asks some question with a hidden agenda he will instantly out her. If she doesn’t, because she’s on notice, that good for him too.
6. I think some of this is contrived to build up the viewing audience.
BINGO