'Who’s that shouting?’: Trump gets frustrated with reporters at ASEAN summit

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: President Donald Trump got irritated with members of the press during a question-and-answer session in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This interaction took place on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit during his meeting with Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday, October 26. 

The Republican leader appeared reluctant to respond to too many questions, dismissing some reporters' queries and refusing to answer others.

Trump dismisses reporters' inquiries as 'boring'

The exchange was marked by several instances where Donald Trump expressed his irritation with the journalists’ behavior and the type of questions they were asking. Trump, for instance, reacted once when a journalist tried to pose a question by questioning the individual's decibel level. "Who's that shouting?" he asked, before instructing the journalist directly, "Don't shout."

He also refused a question from a specific correspondent, snapping, “Not you again, please.”

Trump then shifted the topic to offer a warm praise of Brazil as a "big, beautiful" nation, in addition to praising its leader.

Furthermore, in an effort to swiftly wrap up the press conference, the Republican leader quickly dismissed the reporters' inquiries. He said, “They’re not great questions today, I must say,” adding, “That’s a lot of boring questions. We’ll see you later, thank you,” as he abruptly concluded the session.

Moments earlier, Lula had urged media persons to wait until his meeting with Trump was over before asking questions. "We don't have much time, and we don't want to waste time or lose time talking with journalists. We have a lot to talk about. If you have patience, you'll know the results of the meeting afterwards," he stated.

Trump arrives in Japan for next stop on Asian diplomacy tour

Meanwhile, after concluding his tour in Malaysia, Donald Trump left for Tokyo on Monday to meet Japan’s newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. 

Trump's visit comes amid Japan's reported promise to buy US trucks, soybeans, and gas. After reaching Japan, the president visited Emperor Naruhito at Tokyo's imperial palace for what the White House described as a courtesy visit, kicking off a series of warm welcomes in Tokyo. 

Notably, Trump is slated to meet Takaichi on Tuesday.

Trump rules out 2028 vice presidential bid

While speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One during his flight from Malaysia to Japan, Donald Trump ruled out any plans to seek a third term or run as a vice presidential candidate in the 2028 election, rejecting speculation that he might attempt to return to power through unconventional means.

He also stated that he believes there are other strong candidates capable of carrying forward his administration’s policies after his term ends.