Trump Confronts CBS Reporter Over Manifesto During Tense Interview
'I Am Not A Rapist...Let's Finish The Interview': Trump Blasts Reporter - Video
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During a tense interview with CBS News correspondent Norah O'Donnell, US President Donald Trump vehemently denied allegations of sexual misconduct after she quoted a manifesto from a man accused of breaching security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Trump criticized the media for reading the gunman's words, asserting he has been exonerated from past allegations.
- 01Trump had a heated exchange with CBS correspondent Norah O'Donnell during a 60 Minutes interview.
- 02He denied allegations of being a rapist or pedophile after O'Donnell quoted a manifesto from a suspect.
- 03Trump criticized the media for discussing the gunman's words, calling it disgraceful.
- 04He referenced his legal battles, including a civil jury finding him liable for sexually abusing writer E. Jean Carroll.
- 05The interview followed a security breach at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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In a heated interview on CBS's 60 Minutes, US President Donald Trump confronted correspondent Norah O'Donnell after she quoted passages from a manifesto linked to Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old man charged with breaching security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Trump reacted angrily, stating, "I am not a rapist... I am not a pedophile," and accused the media of being disgraceful for reading the gunman's words. He emphasized that he has been exonerated from any wrongdoing, referencing his ongoing legal issues, including a civil jury's finding against him in a case involving writer E. Jean Carroll. Allen faces federal charges, including using a firearm during a violent crime, with additional charges anticipated.
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The interview highlights ongoing public discourse about Trump's legal issues and media responsibility, affecting public perception and trust in political figures.
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