"Speaking with reporters on the tarmac in West Palm Beach, FL, the president seemed to be put off by Newsmax reporter Mike Carter's observation that Iran's foreign ministry is saying you're not telling the truth when it comes to productive conversations to end the war."
"Trump refused to take it instead calling on a reporter from CNN. You're not doing a good job, did you hear me? Trump said, Can you believe it? I'm taking CNN over Newsmax, can you believe it?"
"He goes out and says that Iran is not a threat to get publicity he probably signed up with CNN, Trump said of Kent. Then, pointing to Carter, Trump added, Or maybe he signed up with your division of Newsmax."
During a press interaction in West Palm Beach, Trump clashed with Newsmax reporter Mike Carter over comments from Iran's foreign ministry. Trump dismissed the criticism, suggesting Iran needs better public relations. When Carter attempted to ask about ICE deployments, Trump interrupted, criticizing Newsmax's performance and opting to take questions from CNN instead. Trump further criticized Joe Kent, who resigned from the National Counterterrorism Center, implying he sought publicity by downplaying Iran's threat. The exchange highlighted Trump's contentious relationship with certain media outlets.
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