The ABC’s Americas editor John Lyons was throwing questions at Trump on Wednesday (AEST) about his business dealings since resuming office.

“Is it appropriate, President Trump, that a President in office should be engaged in so much business activity?” Lyons said.

Trump responded, “Well, I’m really not. My kids are running the business,” and then inquired, “Where are you from?”.

Lyons replied that he worked for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

“Oh, the Australian — you’re hurting Australia. In my opinion, you are hurting Australia very much right now, and they want to get along with me,” Trump said.

“You know, your leader is coming over to see me very soon. I’m going to tell him about you. You set a very bad tone.”

Trump then shouted at Lyons to be “quiet”.

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