WATCH: Trump clashes with NBC reporter
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During a recent Oval Office interaction, President Donald Trump engaged in a heated exchange with NBC News reporter Gabe Gutierrez. The confrontation occurred when Gutierrez attempted to ask a question about an alleged "blow-up" between Elon Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a closed cabinet meeting. Trump interrupted Gutierrez, refusing to entertain the question and instead accusing the reporter of being a "troublemaker." The president further criticized NBC News, questioning the outlet's credibility by asking, "What kind of network is that?" Trump insisted there was "no clash" between Musk and Rubio, claiming the two were "doing a fantastic job" and that the cabinet was "one big happy family."
The incident took place during a session originally intended to discuss the World Cup, with Trump highlighting his administration’s efforts in bringing the sporting event to the country. Gutierrez’s question about the rumored cabinet discord was an attempt to shift the focus to internal administration dynamics, but Trump quickly redirected the conversation. He emphasized that the reporter’s inquiry was irrelevant, stating, "We’re talking about the World Cup, not some fake story you’re trying to stir up." Trump’s response included a defense of his cabinet members, particularly praising Musk and Rubio, and he suggested that the media was attempting to create division where none existed.
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The article notes that this was not the first time Trump has clashed with Gutierrez, referencing a previous incident in February where Trump similarly dismissed the reporter’s questions. In the Oval Office exchange, Trump’s tone was described as sharp and dismissive, with the president physically pointing at Gutierrez while labeling him a troublemaker. The interaction was captured in a video shared by DailyMail.com, showing Trump’s frustration as he cut off Gutierrez’s attempt to press further on the alleged cabinet meeting conflict. The article also mentions that Gutierrez tried to ask his question twice, but Trump refused to engage, instead pivoting back to the topic of the World Cup and his administration’s achievements.