Donald Trump tells Afghan journalist ‘I can’t understand a word you’re saying’

News.com.au - 05/02
Donald Trump has sparked mixed reactions over a humorous response to a foreign journalist during a White House press conference, complimenting her accent but dismissing her question because “I can’t understand a word you’re saying”.

Donald Trump has sparked mixed reactions over a humorous response to a foreign journalist during a White House press conference, complimenting her accent but dismissing her question because “I can’t understand a word you’re saying”.

The US President was taking questions alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday when the Afghan journalist was given the microphone.

“I’m from Afghanistan,” she said.

“Afghan suffrage woman has high expectation from you. Do you have any plan to change the Afghanistan situation? Are you able to recognise Taliban because I’m an Afghan journalist, Afghan suffrage woman. Any comment about Afghanistan? What’s your future plan for Afghan people, especially Afghan—?

Mr Trump inter...
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