Trump Exchanges with Reporter on Iran

President Donald Trump publicly admonished NewsNation White House correspondent Libbey Dean on Tuesday after she interrupted him while answering a question about U.S. military operations against Iran. The exchange occurred during a press conference.

Question on Iran Deal and Leadership

Dean inquired whether Iran needed to agree to a deal for the U.S. to cease military operations and if Trump had communicated with Iran’s new leadership. Trump responded, “No, Iran doesn’t have to make a deal, no.” He further stated he had spoken with numerous individuals and noted the new Iranian regime was “much more accessible.”

Interruption and Rebuke

As Trump continued to elaborate, Dean interrupted, prompting a direct response from the President. “Wait a minute. Do you want me to answer the question?” Trump asked. “You’re a fresh person. You know? We’ve had a lot of problems with you, haven’t we?”

Conditions for Ceasing Operations

Trump clarified that a deal wasn’t necessary to end operations, stating, “When we feel that they are for a long period of time, put into the Stone Ages, and they won’t be able to come up with a nuclear weapon, then we’ll leave, whether we have a deal or not. It’s irrelevant.” He added that a deal was “possible” but not essential.

Media Criticism and Public Trust

The President also used the opportunity to criticize the media, asserting the need to “straighten out our media” due to declining public trust. “When you get 93 to 97 bad stories…and you win in a landslide, people don’t believe the press,” Trump stated. “And when people don’t believe the press, that’s a very bad thing for our country.”

Timeline for Completion

During the same press conference, Trump indicated the U.S. would conclude its operations against Iran within two to three weeks. He emphasized his primary goal: “They will have no nuclear weapon. And that goal has been attained. They will not have nuclear weapons.”

Potential for Negotiation

Trump acknowledged the possibility of reaching a deal with Iran before the completion of operations. “But we’re finishing the job. And I think, within maybe two weeks, maybe a couple a days longer, to do the job,” he said. “Now, it’s possible that we’ll make a deal before that.”

Upcoming Address

President Trump is scheduled to address the nation Wednesday night regarding the ongoing situation in Iran. Fox News Digital reached out to Libbey Dean and the White House for comment.