US President Donald Trump and ABC reporter Rachel Scott had a tense exchange after the journalist questioned him about his proposal to give American adults $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress in the midterm elections.
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The exchange took place on September 10 after Trump arrived in Dallas, Texas, to attend a Republican convention. Scott questioned the president about the proposed payments and how they would fit into the country’s huge national debt.
Scott asked:
“Mr. President, on the checks: The U.S. is still $40 trillion in debt. If your economic policies are working, why do you need an incentive for people to turn out to vote?”
Trump rejected the suggestion that the proposed payments were designed to encourage Americans to vote for Republican candidates.
“I didn’t do it for turning out the vote, I did it as a reward for people having to put up with five years and four years of a horrible situation caused by Biden,” Trump replied. “You look at the border, you look at the crime…. It’s almost a reward for the people having to put up with Biden’s policies.”
Scott attempted to ask a follow-up question, saying, “But you also offered checks through—”, but Trump interrupted her.
“Not you. Not you!” Trump said. “Hey, not you.”
He then criticised ABC, telling the reporter, “Your network … you’re the worst.”
The tense exchange came after Trump announced a proposal under which every adult American would receive a $5,000 payment if Republicans maintain control of both the House and Senate following the November midterm elections.
Trump has described the proposed payment as a reward for Americans rather than an incentive for them to vote for Republican candidates.
The proposal remains a campaign pledge and, based on the information available in the report, has not been established as an authorised or funded federal programme.
Trump has previously had tense exchanges with journalists, including Rachel Scott. Other reported confrontations have involved CNN reporters Kristen Holmes and Kaitlan Collins, as well as Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey.
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