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Trump Criticized for Dismissing Afghan Reporter’s Question on Taliban

During a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Trump praised the reporter's accent but failed to address her question on Afghanistan.

  • President Donald Trump dismissed a question from Afghan journalist Nazira Karimi during a White House press conference, citing difficulty understanding her accent.
  • Karimi had asked about the U.S. administration's plans for Afghanistan and its stance on recognizing the Taliban, but Trump did not answer directly.
  • Trump referred to Karimi's accent as 'beautiful' but stated he could not comprehend her, wishing her 'good luck' instead of engaging with her query.
  • The incident drew criticism online, with many accusing Trump of being patronizing and avoiding a serious discussion about Afghanistan's future.
  • Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene also faced backlash for comments targeting foreign reporters, as she announced plans to propose English as the official U.S. language.
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