Trump’s Fury: Aussie Journalist Silenced as ABC Loses Press Conference Spot Amid Heated Clash
- US President Donald Trump unleashes wrath on ABC’s John Lyons during White House interview
- ABC loses accreditation for joint press conference in UK, sparking speculation over Trump’s motives
- Trump accuses Lyons of “hurting Australia” and vows to tell Australian leader about the incident
- ABC denies any connection between Lyons’ questioning and loss of press conference spot
In a shocking turn of events, the ABC has been barred from attending a press conference with US President Donald Trump in the UK, sparking outrage and speculation over the reasons behind the move. The controversy erupted after a heated exchange between Trump and ABC Americas Editor John Lyons at the White House.
John Lyons had asked Trump about his business activities, inquiring how much wealthier he had become since being re-elected president. Trump took umbrage with the line of questioning, boasting that his kids were “running my business” and that he had built a successful career before entering politics.
But things took a dramatic turn when Lyons pressed Trump on whether it was “appropriate” for a president to be engaged in so much business activity. Trump fired back, claiming that his kids were in charge of the business and that he was not involved. When Lyons revealed that he was with the ABC, Trump launched a scathing attack, saying: “The Australians – you’re hurting Australia right now.”
“In my opinion, you are hurting Australia very much right now,” Trump continued. “They want to get along with me. You know your leader is coming over to see me very soon. I’m going to tell him about you. You set a very bad tone.” The outburst left Lyons stunned, and he was eventually shut down by Trump with a curt “Quiet”.
Despite the ABC’s denial of any connection between the incident and the loss of their press conference spot, speculation is rife that Trump’s ire was the real reason behind the decision. The incident has sparked a firestorm of debate over press freedom and the limits of journalistic inquiry.
As the controversy continues to unfold, one thing is clear: Trump’s feud with the ABC is far from over. With the US President set to meet with Australian leaders in the coming days, the fallout from this incident is likely to have far-reaching consequences.