Trump accuses journalist of 'hurting Australia' during White House exchange
US President Donald Trump has accused a journalist of hurting Australia during a tense exchange with reporters.
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Trump accuses journalist of 'hurting Australia' during White House exchange
US President Donald Trump has accused a journalist of hurting Australia during a tense exchange with reporters.
The comment came in response to a question about the relationship between the two countries, and quickly drew attention in Australian political circles.
Exchanges of this kind have become a recurring feature of the president's media appearances, where questions are often met with direct criticism of the questioner.
Australian officials declined to be drawn into the exchange.
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