Press Room Standoff Turns Tumultuous When Trump Suggests Pulling The Plug On A National Broadcaster

In a typical display of his confrontational approach to the media, President Donald Trump launched a tirade against ABC News’ chief White House correspondent, Mary Bruce, following her inquiries regarding his connections to Saudi Arabia and the Epstein files. Describing Bruce as "a terrible person and reporter," Trump appeared visibly agitated.This altercation unfolded during a White House meeting with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has faced international condemnation over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. When Bruce probed, asking if the Trump family's business interactions with Saudi Arabia constituted a conflict of interest, an irate Trump asserted, “I think the license be taken from ABC, because your news is so FAKE.”Bruce further queried about the Epstein files, provoking another outburst from Trump. He insisted he has no ties to Epstein, dismissing her questions and criticizing his treatment. Bin Salman attempted to interject with his perspective on the Khashoggi incident, marking a contentious moment in this high-stakes dialogue.