‘Very Obnoxious Person’: Trump Snaps At Reporter Asking About More Troops Being Deployed To Iran
President Donald Trump snapped at a reporter on Air Force One on Sunday while she asked about the U.S. sending thousands of troops to Iran. Around 5,000 U.S. sailors and Marines were deployed to the Middle East while…
President Donald Trump snapped at a reporter on Air Force One on Sunday while she asked about the U.S. sending thousands of troops to Iran.
Around 5,000 U.S. sailors and Marines were deployed to the Middle East while Iran ramped up its attacks on the Strait of Hormuz, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Friday. While the reporter asked why the U.S. sent the additional personnel to the Middle East, a visibly frustrated Trump called her “obnoxious” and allowed another reporter to ask a question.
“Can you explain why we’re sending 5,000 Marines and sailors, can you explain why?” the reporter asked.
“Shh, you are a very obnoxious person,” Trump replied, before moving on to another reporter.
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The development came after Trump said U.S. forces had “totally obliterated” Iranian military infrastructure on Kharg Island in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipping, according to the BBC. Trump also said Friday that the U.S. Navy will soon begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Pentagon said