Trump defends remarks about accepting information from foreign government
Source: The Hill
BY BRETT SAMUELS - 06/13/19 09:20 AM EDT
President Trump on Thursday defended his comment that he would listen if a foreign entity offered damaging information on a political opponent, equating it to his contacts with foreign governments as part of his role as president.
"I meet and talk to 'foreign governments' every day. I just met with the Queen of England (U.K.), the Prince of Whales, the P.M. of the United Kingdom, the P.M. of Ireland, the President of France and the President of Poland. We talked about 'Everything!'" Trump tweeted.
"Should I immediately call the FBI about these calls and meetings?" he continued. "How ridiculous! I would never be trusted again."
Trump then blamed the press for not playing the entirety of his answer, which was broadcast on Wednesday night in an interview with ABC News.
I meet and talk to “foreign governments” every day. I just met with the Queen of England (U.K.), the Prince of Whales, the P.M. of the United Kingdom, the P.M. of Ireland, the President of France and the President of Poland. We talked about “Everything!” Should I immediately.....
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 13, 2019
.....call the FBI about these calls and meetings? How ridiculous! I would never be trusted again. With that being said, my full answer is rarely played by the Fake News Media. They purposely leave out the part that matters.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 13, 2019
Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/448331-trump-defends-remarks-about-accepting-information-from-foreign
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