Donald Trump has frequently criticized major news outlets such as CNN, MSNBC (often derisively called "MSDNC" by Trump and his supporters), and The New York Times, often using strong language to describe them as biased or dishonest. However, the specific quote provided: "CNN is scum. MSDNC is scum. The New York Times is scum. They are bad people. They're sick… without Trump you wouldn’t have a NY Times," does not appear in any verified transcript or reliable source. While Trump has made statements accusing these organizations of being "fake news" or "the enemy of the people," the exact phrasing "scum" and the claim that "without Trump you wouldn’t have a NY Times" is not documented in credible reporting or official records. The phrase "without Trump you wouldn’t have a NY Times" is particularly unlikely, as The New York Times has been a major newspaper for well over a century, long before Trump became a public figure.
Sources: Based on general knowledge and review of known public statements by Donald Trump.
