During a press briefing, former President Donald Trump lashed out at a female journalist who asked about the suspect in a recent Washington, D.C. shooting. When questioned about the individual’s immigration status, Trump shot back:
"Are you a stupid person?"
The exchange quickly drew attention for its tone and Trump’s quick pivot to criticize President Joe Biden for the handling of immigration.
Trump asserted that President Biden was to blame for the incident, linking it to what he called “failed border and asylum policies.” However, reports confirmed that the Afghan suspect in question had actually been granted asylum during Trump’s own administration.
The incident reignited debate over Trump’s treatment of reporters, particularly women, as well as his approach to responsibility in immigration-related issues. Critics noted the contradiction between his statement and the timeline of the suspect’s asylum grant.
"The president blamed Biden, but the Afghan suspect was granted asylum under his rule."
Author’s summary: In a tense briefing, Trump rebuked a female reporter over a shooting case while wrongly blaming Biden for an asylum decision made during his own presidency.