Top headline: Associated Press
Bottom headline: Common Dreams
The testy exchange began when Bruce tried to ask the crown prince about a US intelligence assessment concluding that he was responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
“Who are you with?” Trump demanded to know as Bruce attempted to ask her questions.
“I’m with ABC News, sir,” she replied.
“Fake news,” Trump said. “ABC, fake news, one of the worst in the business.”
Shortly after this, Trump described the slain Khashoggi as “somebody that was extremely controversial.”
“A lot of people didn’t like that gentleman that you’re talking about,” Trump said, referring to Khashoggi. “Whether you like him or didn’t like him, things happen. But [the crown prince] knew nothing about it. You don’t have to embarrass our guest.”
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