Trump snaps at ABC reporter over question on Republicans avoiding GOP convention
President Trump responded sharply Wednesday when an ABC reporter asked why some Republican candidates were skipping the midterm GOP convention in Dallas, saying there isnt room for everyone and insisting "everybody wants to come." He asked the reporter, Mary Bruce of ABC, what outlet she represented and criticized her network during the exchange.
Why It Matters
The interaction highlights continuing tensions between the president and members of the press at a high-profile party event, and it occurred amid questions about attendance by some Republican candidates at the convention.
Key Facts
- Who: President Donald Trump
- Reporter: Mary Bruce, ABC
- Event: Midterm GOP convention
- Location: Dallas
- When: Wednesday
President Trump pushed back at an ABC reporter Wednesday after being asked why some Republican candidates were skipping the midterm GOP convention in Dallas. He rejected the premise that there was a problem with attendance, telling the reporter there "isnt room for everyone" and asserting that "everybody wants to come."
During the brief exchange he asked the reporter, identified as Mary Bruce of ABC, which outlet she was with and proceeded to criticize that network. The questioning came amid broader reporting about some Republicans opting not to participate in elements of the convention.
The interaction was another public instance of friction between Trump and media organizations, occurring on the sidelines of a widely watched party event. The presidents comments framed the attendance question as one of demand for access, while he also singled out the reporters outlet in the moment.
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