Trump ‘Doubts' If Russia Sanctions Will Hurt Putin, Dodges Gaza Genocide Question
President Donald Trump aggressively shut down a reporter who dared question his authority over unilateral tariffs, famously declaring, 'I was fighting lunatics like you.' The heated exchange came during a White House press briefing on his sweeping trade policies, including sudden tariff hikes on Canada, Brazil, South Korea and the EU under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. As journalists pushed back on the legality and economic fallout of the 'Liberation Day' tariffs, Trump countered with defiance—calling the questions 'nasty' and framing his tariffs as bold negotiating tactics.
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