President Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter during a Friday afternoon press conference in the Oval Office, calling her “really obnoxious” when his attempts to shush her failed.
Ebony McMorris, a White House correspondent for American Urban Radio Networks, was attempting to ask Trump about his plans for sending the National Guard into Memphis to combat crime, after doing the same in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
“When are you going to give details,” McMorris began, before the president quickly cut her off and said, “Quiet. You’re really obnoxious.”
McMorris stood her ground, responding, “I’m not obnoxious, but I’m trying to ask you about your plans for Memphis.” She repeated her question as Trump continued to talk over her, then called her obnoxious a second time.
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