In the first fiery exchange, after President-elect Donald Trump was certified as the 47th president, a left-liberal media reporter was left scrambling with no words after Trump didn’t hold back when he tried to pressure the president-elect into disclosing his military strategy for dealing with Iran.
“Only a stupid person would answer that,” Trump fired back, making it clear that he wasn’t about to jeopardize national security or give his enemies any advantage. His blunt, no-nonsense response perfectly exemplifies his leadership style, which focuses on protecting America’s interests while refusing to play into the left-wing media’s political games. Trump's quick wit and unshakable resolve further cement his standing as a leader who puts America first.
On Tuesday, a reporter asked Trump about the United States launching a preemptive strike on Iran.
“You said you don’t want to answer that,” the reporter said, to which Trump responded, “I don’t talk about it. It’s military strategy.”
However, the reporter continued to pressure Trump into giving him undisclosed information that the president-elect had already said he would not make public.
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“Only a stupid person would answer. It’s a military strategy, and I’m not answering your questions on military strategy,” Trump fired back.
'ONLY A STUPID PERSON WOULD ANSWER IT': Trump just dunked on this reporter. Lmao.
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 7, 2025
REPORTER: "[Regarding] the U.S. launching a preemptive strike on Iran. You said you don't want to answer that."
TRUMP: "I don't talk about it. It's military strategy."
REPORTER: "But, it is a… pic.twitter.com/beo36oLa6a
Social media erupted in praise for Trump’s fiery comeback, with users applauding his unapologetic bluntness and no-holds-barred response to the reporter.
THAT'S our President!
— Claudia (@iOTWclaudia) January 7, 2025
BUT BUT BUT
— Ben Maker of Shoes (@ButtonPuncher) January 7, 2025
the last guy told us (and our enemies) everything!
I love when he puts so called journalists in their place. No leader should discuss private military strategy.
— LadyPatriot (@Marechtare_) January 7, 2025
how many reporters EVER spoke up about the lack of questions Biden would take...
— Postquís LIVE (@PostquisLIVE) January 7, 2025
and now they're trying to save face and make up for lost time with questions like these...
President-Elect Trump is back to 'putting them in their place'... with such a question...
Classic Trump. I really do love this Man!
— JullstheSavvychick (@OGSavvychick) January 7, 2025
Strong.
Confident.
Our President. 😍🇺🇸