Trump storms out of press briefing after tense 'ask china' exchange with CBS reporter Weijia Jiang

Donald Trump has abruptly ended his White House news conference after reporters challenged him on coronavirus testing in the United States.

The president told a reporter to “ask China” when she asked why he was placing so much emphasis on the amount of tests that have been conducted in the US.

[obo]

“Maybe that’s a question you should ask China”
“Sir, why are you saying that to me,
specifically?”

I’m not a trump supporter but that was a futile attempt to take trumps response to a racial place. He didn’t say that to the reporter because she herself was chinese, this man has been saying “ask china” to everyone for months.

[ryanmax-grappler]

This sounds like something a global times reporter would ask?? I must ask who is funding her??

[gido]

That’s what I like to see in a leader; the inability to handle a couple questions.

[CapnHilts]

He would have likely said the same answer if she was any other race as well.

[NotMoreGames]

If he had to face questioning like other world leaders do (e.g. like British PM question time in Parliament) he would know the meaning of really tough questioning when you’re not permitted to walk out. He can’t debate but just like speeches. This devalues American democracy.

[barrydavies]

That's the second president trump robot that malfunctioned this week and its only Tuesday definitely needs reprogramming

[rodrickoftaokingdom]

He is literally the king of mic drops🤣

[DannyYes]

I wouldn't call that storming out. He waddled out.. Waddled.

[bananasdoingthetwist]

In what sense exactly has America done the best in testing? There's over 30 countries on the bloody list that have more tests done per capita than US. Including Russia, Kuwait, Iceland, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Belarus.

[ultipriv]

Reporters were rude like children. He did not storm out...that was a goodbye, and thank you.

[timothydickinson]

That is the calmest I've ever seen anyone storm out

[RBRS-tfbh]

Didn’t see him storm off. They don’t deserve to be allowed to ask him any questions. Get some proper reporters in there. These lot are part of the swamp.

[INeverWanted]

Our thick-skinned president, folks! His base loves him because they believe he's tough and "tells it like it is" even though he storms off like a teenager that didn't get his way when asked a pretty simple question.

[hotcustard]

Instead of pointing the finger at trump maybe we should all ask China! They need to be held accountable for there actions

[ryiin]

Leader of the free world ladies and gentlemen...

[ejohnson]

Did this fool really have a banner that said something about leading the world in testing? I just caught a glimpse at the end. It's all about image and propaganda with this guy. Never about real facts.

[Tehsandmaster]

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the leader of the free world...


What a joke

[Madmen]

He can't think quickly enough on his feet. I mean that's a very easy question to deflect really. ..without losing face.

[Rocket_scientist_]

“When you ask them that question, you may get a very unusual answer.”

Nobody is talking about this part, I want to know what “a very unusual answer” is...

[willvisions]

I decided to ask Chyna. Their answer was unusual 🤔