In a heated interaction, President Trump berated NBC News reporter Peter Alexander for questioning him about a luxury jet accepted from Qatar during a meeting with South Africa's president. Refusing to answer, Trump accused Alexander of avoiding coverage of serious issues, specifically claims of white genocide in South Africa. His remarks aimed not only at the reporter's professionalism but also at the network's management, reflecting ongoing animosity between Trump and mainstream media.
Trump fumed at NBC's Peter Alexander during an Oval Office meeting for questioning him about the luxurious jet, calling him an 'idiot' and 'jerk'.
The president played a controversial video for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and suggested Alexander was diverting attention from serious claims about crimes against white farmers.
Trump challenged Alexander's journalistic abilities, asserting he wasn't smart enough to be a reporter and attacking the management of NBC.
The conflict highlighted Trump's disdain for mainstream media as he used the moment to question the intentions behind the reporter's query.
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