Trump disputes Australian journalist about his affluence, instructs him to keep silent
In an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) on Tuesday, President Donald Trump found himself in a heated exchange with the reporter. The conversation, which took place during a sit-down interview, saw Trump question the reporter's origin and accuse him of setting a bad tone.
The exchange began when the ABC reporter asked if it was appropriate for a sitting president to be engaged in so much business activity with abc news. Trump's response was brief and unexpected - "Quiet." The reporter continued to ask new interview questions despite Trump's instruction, leading to a more tense atmosphere.
Trump did not elaborate on why he asked the reporter to be quiet during the interview. However, it was evident that the interview was becoming more contentious. The president went on to mention that most of the deals he made were made before his current term.
The conversation took a turn when Trump mentioned Australian politician Scott Morrison, suggesting that he had received a bad audio recording from him. Trump also indicated that he will discuss the reporter with the visiting leader, implying that the Australian prime minister is planning to visit him soon.
Throughout the interview, Trump's children, who handle the family business, were not mentioned. The president, however, stated that he doesn't know how much richer he has become since returning to office. This statement, coupled with his instruction for the reporter to be quiet, added to the intrigue of the interview.
Despite the tense exchange, the interview provided little new information about Trump's financial dealings during his presidency. The interview served as a reminder of the ongoing questions surrounding the president's business activities while in office.
