Trump walks away after reporter asks him how it feels to be a ‘loser’
Trump cut off questions after a reporter asked how it felt to be called a loser following Republicans’ midterm losses, video showed.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump departed the White House in Florida, refusing to answer a British Sky News reporter who asked, "How does it feel to be a loser, Mr President?"
- Americans delivered a clear message in this week's midterm elections, handing control of Congress to the Democrats after the Republican Party lost historically safe seats in North Carolina, South Carolina, Iowa, and Kansas.
- During recent exchanges, Trump lashed out at Reuters journalist Jacob Bogage, calling him "sick," and warned Andrew Feinberg of The Independent to "be careful" after questioning his golf courses.
- Trump told Fox News he was "a little surprised" by the result and is "looking forward to working with" the Democrats, though he teased, "I have the power of veto."
- These tensions follow previous clashes with the media; a judge ruled a White House attempt to block mainstream outlets was "likely unconstitutional," forcing readmission of journalists from CNN and Politico.
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The Independent (US)Angry Trump walks away after reporter asks him how it feels to be a ‘loser’
President Donald Trump walked away without responding after a reporter challenged him over the midterm election results. Trump was speaking to press on Friday, 6 November, as he departed the White House for Florida, when a journalist asked him “How does it feel being a loser, Mr President”? The president continued walking without turning around or addressing the remark. Democrats seized control of both the Senate and House of Representatives on …
Donald Trump has to answer unpleasant questions after the historic defeat of his Republicans. In front of the White House, a reporter asks the US President a particularly provocative question, but Trump simply goes on. On the net, the short moment creates plenty of ridicule.
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