President Trump sharply responded to reporters’ questions on the White House lawn ahead of his key summit in China. During the exchange, he highlighted expansions to a new ballroom while addressing concerns over taxpayer expenses.
Heated Exchange with Press
A reporter inquired about the costs to American taxpayers for the ballroom project. Trump replied, “I doubled the size of it, you dumb person! You are not a smart person!”
Another reporter raised doubts about his policies following a report on rising inflation. Trump countered, “My policies are working incredibly. If you go back to just before the war, for the last three months inflation was at 1.7%. Now, we had a choice, let these lunatics have a nuclear weapon; if you want to do that then you’re a stupid person, and you happen to be. I know you very well.”
Latest Economic Indicators
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that consumer prices increased by 3.8% in April compared to the previous year, marking the largest annual rise since May 2023. Energy costs linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran account for about 40% of the recent surge.
