Trump torches 'stupid' question from reporter on beautification projects amid Iran war
Trump dismissed an ABC News question about beautification work and called the network corrupt after saying 11 or 12 truckloads of trash were removed.
- President Donald Trump criticized ABC News reporter Rachel Scott for asking why he focuses on Washington D.C. beautification projects amid the Iran conflict and rising gas prices, calling her question 'stupid' and labeling her as 'one of the worst reporters' affiliated with ABC News.
- Trump defended the renovations near the Lincoln Memorial by stating crews had removed '11 or 12 truckloads of garbage' and emphasizing the importance of keeping the country beautiful and safe.
- The exchange took place during Trump's visit to the National Mall, where restoration work is underway ahead of the country's 250th anniversary amid ongoing tensions and rising fuel prices.
- This confrontation was part of ongoing tensions between Trump and Scott, with previous clashes reported where Trump disparaged her questions and ABC News.
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