Donald Trump’s question-and-answer session with Black journalists in Chicago became contentious almost immediately.
The former president was argumentative in responding to the first question, from moderator Rachel Scott of ABC News.
Scott’s first question was prefaced with a recitation of Trump’s past statements, including Trump’s claim that former President Barack Obama wasn’t born in the United States, and Trump’s past treatment of Black journalists.
“Why should Black voters trust you, after you have used language like that?” Scott asked.
“I don’t think I’ve ever been asked a question in such a horrible manner,” Trump said.
You don’t even say ‘Hello, how are you?’ Are you with ABC? Because I think they’re a fake news network, a terrible network,” Trump said, as some in the audience at the Hilton Chicago jeered.
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