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politics17h ago
Trump squares off with 'ABC Fake News' over Minnesota shooting question
- Trump called ABC 'Fake News' during a visit in Urbandale, Iowa, rebutting a reporter's Minnesota shooting question.
- The exchange centered on the shooting of Alex Pretti and how it was framed by federal agents in Minneapolis.
- Trump defended his remarks about the Minneapolis incident, saying he did not like that the suspect had a gun.
- The incident followed prior clashes between Trump and ABC over media coverage and licenses.
- Fox News summarized the event as Trump challenging ABC’s reporting on the Minnesota shooting.
- The Minnesota shooting involved federal agents and a gun owner described as armed at the scene.
- Trump asserted the Minnesota situation drew reaction from both supporters and critics during the Iowa visit.
- The article notes ongoing media coverage scrutiny of the Minnesota tragedy and federal labeling choices.
- This episode adds to a pattern of heated exchanges between Trump and major outlets.
- The Fox News piece places the event in the broader context of media and political dynamics in early Iowa 2024.
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