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Trump Refuses CNN Question, Calls Them 'Fake News' at Press Conference

New York PostOctober 17, 20252 min37,316 views
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Refusal of CNN Question

  • 🎯 President Trump refused to take a question from CNN during an Oval Office press conference, labeling the network as "fake news."
  • 🗣️ This action reignited his ongoing public dispute with the media outlet.

Gaza Conflict Discussion

  • ⚠️ When asked about a post suggesting intervention if people were killed in Gaza, Trump stated that "somebody will go in" to resolve the situation.
  • ⚡ He indicated that forces "very close, very nearby" would handle the matter effectively.

Meeting with President Putin

  • 🗓️ Trump mentioned a potential meeting with President Putin within two weeks, with details to be finalized by Marco Rubio and his Russian counterpart.
  • 🤝 He described a recent phone call with Putin as "very good" and "very productive."

Meeting with President Zelenskyy

  • 🇺🇦 Trump plans to meet with President Zelenskyy and inform him about the call with Putin.
  • 💬 He acknowledged the difficult relationship between Zelenskyy and Putin, suggesting separate meetings might be necessary.

Hostilities in Eastern Europe

  • 💔 Trump characterized the relationship between Russia and Ukraine as a "terrible relationship."
  • 📉 He noted the high number of casualties, primarily soldiers, and expressed hope for a cessation of hostilities.
  • 🇺🇸 He emphasized that the conflict does not directly affect the US in terms of American lives lost.
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