Annoyed Donald Trump has awkward exchange with reporter as he 'can't understand a word he's saying'

The awkward exchange took place during Donald Trump's joint media conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House
President Donald Trump on Thursday skipped a journalist's question saying he couldn't understand what the reporter was saying (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump on Thursday skipped a journalist's question saying he couldn't understand what the reporter was saying (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump seemed annoyed on Thursday, February 11 evening when he could not understand a question from a reporter.

The awkward exchange took place during his joint media conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House as the POTUS said, "I can’t understand a word he’s saying", according to Mediaite.



 

Donald Trump shares awkward exchange with reporter

During the press conference with the Indian Prime Minister, a reporter asked Donald Trump about his decision to extradite Pakistani national and accused terrorist Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India and the rising anti-India voices in the US, according to the Independent.

Trump started the press briefing and said, "We’ll do a few questions" and then pointed towards the reporter saying "Please. Please go ahead. Yeah, yeah, blue shirt."

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 13: U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold a joint press conference in the East Room at the White House on February 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Prime Minister Modi is meeting with President Trump to discuss tariffs and trade relations in the wake of President Trump’s announcement on implementing reciprocal tariffs. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold a joint press conference in the East Room at the White House on February 13, 2025, in Washington, DC (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

The reporter then questioned, "Thank you, Mr President. People in India will naturally welcome your decision to extradite Tahawwur Rana to India back home. In that context, I’d like to ask you a question about… in the last few years, we have seen several groups in the US raising anti-India voice, calling about separation, terrorism activities in India. Do you think that should continue here in the US as well?"

Meanwhile, Trump replied, "You’re going to have to go louder" and the reporter repeated his question.

The POTUS then responded, "I can’t understand a word he’s saying."

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 13: U.S. President Donald Trump listens as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a joint press conference in the East Room at the White House on February 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Prime Minister Modi is meeting with President Trump to discuss tariffs and trade relations in the wake of President Trump’s announcement on implementing reciprocal tariffs. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump listens as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a joint press conference in the East Room at the White House on February 13, 2025, in Washington, DC (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

However, it is unclear whether Trump struggled with the reporter’s accent or was it an audio issue.

Meanwhile, Trump had earlier shared a similar exchange with an Afghani reporter and told her to "live in peace," per the outlet. 

Last week, Nazira Karimi, an Afghan White House journalist,  asked Trump about US plans for the country to which he replied, "It’s a beautiful voice and a beautiful accent. Only problem is I can’t understand a word you’re saying. But, but I just say this. Good luck, live in peace."

Internet divided as Donald Trump shares awkward exchange with reporter

People on the internet stayed divided and had mixed reactions as Donald Trump seemed annoyed when he could not understand a question from a reporter during a press briefing. Some users slammed Trump for the way he reacted whereas some saw the funny side to the whole situation.

A user wrote on X, "So disrespectful" while one added, "Then shush up and LISTEN."



 



 

A person also stated, "I guess Trump's supposed to lie? MUMBLER!!!" whereas as one mentioned, "For a man that constantly mispronounces everything, he is the rudest man on the planet!"



 



 

Meanwhile, Some thought the interaction was funny and shared some hilarious reactions.

A user also wrote, "This is the exact type of experience that you get when you call into a tech support line," while one commented, "Trump is just damn funny."



 



 

A person also stated, "This is how I feel about my companies IT department," whereas one mentioned, "This is the finest s**t saaar lol. The Indian reporter thought he was speaking great English."



 



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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