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Trump snaps at reporter when asked about abortion: 'Stop talking about it' (apnews.com)

submitted 4 months ago by MicroWave to c/news

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After voting in Florida, Donald Trump refused to reveal his stance on a state ballot measure that would prevent restrictions on abortion until fetal viability, around 21 weeks. The measure would overturn Florida’s current six-week abortion ban if approved.

Trump, who appointed conservative justices instrumental in overturning Roe v. Wade, avoided directly answering reporters’ questions, snapping at one to “stop talking about it.”

His stance on abortion has been inconsistent, previously criticizing the six-week ban as too strict but also labeling Democrats as “radical” on the issue.

The Florida measure is one of several abortion-related ballot initiatives in nine states, potentially impacting millions of women’s access to abortion.

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[–] EleventhHour 136 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

And I bet that shitty journalist did exactly what Trump told him to do

Oh, look, I’m right.

[–] stoly 10 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Sorry please explain. Do you mean he made her shut up?

[–] EleventhHour 35 points 4 months ago (1 children)

No. The journalist let Trump get away with not answer answering.

[+] stoly -6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Well you can’t be a combative journalist. If they refuse, what can you do?

[–] EleventhHour 25 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

It’s not “combat” to press a walking bag of shit to answer a question. If they refuse to answer, you just keep asking so they look like the massive piece of shit that they are for refusing.

That’s what a responsible journalist would do. But this shit journalist refused to do their job.

[–] stoly 8 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Sorry but that’s the fast track to being banned and never being allowed to ask a question again. Freedom of the Press doesn’t mean freedom of access to politicians.

[–] Jarix 11 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Until the press dont need paycheques you arent wrong for saying this fact.

Heres 1 updoot

[–] stoly 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Thank you. It’s odd that people are stuck on this “yeah you should call them a liar to their face” thing.

[–] Jarix 6 points 4 months ago

I find it easy to understand, its been mentioned before. Jon Stewart faced the same criticism when he appeared on crossfire and gave an absolute amazing appearance.

Its sad that his comedy show was a better news show than the news shows were. And still are amazingly.

But he did make the same argument, you are a news show and call yourselves journalists, why arent you holding your guests accountable by asking them tough questions.

Tucker Carlson responded with much the same answer you gave, because then guests wont talk to us or come on our show.

It sucks that politicians arent made to answer for their actions but there is no mechanism to do so. Not directly as in an interview, and voting them out doesnt seem to work either so there is essentially no way to hold their feet to the fire

[–] randon31415 107 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Trump: "What do you advise I say on abortion?"

Trump advisor: "Just... just stop talking about abortion."

Trump, 10 minutes later to a journalist: "Stop talking about abortion!"

[–] [email protected] 29 points 4 months ago

Completely unrealistic. Trump would never ask for advice.

[–] [email protected] 63 points 4 months ago (1 children)

This is right there with being told we just have to get over school shootings.

[–] HootinNHollerin 6 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

And don’t forget the ol just stop testing for covid and the numbers will go down

[–] ThePowerOfGeek 49 points 4 months ago

Aww, poor diddums. Does he have a full diaper or does he need a nap? Maybe both?

[–] PedroMaldonado 32 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Don is a piece of shit

[–] TrickDacy 11 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Only the biggest piece of shit to run for president! Remember when mitt Romney seemed like the fucking devil? Those were the days.

[–] davidagain 12 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Trump makes GW Bush look intelligent, aware of international issues and statesmanlike. I didn't used to think that that was possible

[–] TrickDacy 6 points 4 months ago

I agree. In reality they may not be terribly different knowledge wise but it makes a lot of difference when someone acts like a human vs acting confidently incorrect (lying) all day every day.

[–] [email protected] 25 points 4 months ago

You can tell this is the one issue he has no real stance on. His handlers are telling him he has to pander, but he's comically bad at it.

This means that for everything else, if you ever wonder if he truly believes the shit that comes out of his mouth, he absolutely does. We know what he sounds like when he doesn't.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 4 months ago

Bro that doesn't look like Melania

[–] Sgt_choke_n_stroke 11 points 4 months ago

You can't feel bad for him. He did this to himself by listening to the sweatiest and grossest Republicans

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago

Well that's not foreboding at all.

[–] TrickDacy 3 points 4 months ago

Gee I wonder why

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

Well that means we have to ask every.fucking.time .

"Mr PeeResident, have you changed your stance and goals on human rights and how it extends to bodily autonomy for women?"

[–] iAvicenna 1 points 4 months ago

now he says stop, two years later they will "dig" some dirt on the reporter and put him in prison