President’s Oval Office Sit-Down Sparks Controversy, Misinformation Claims, and Online Outrage. In a fiery and controversial interview marking his 100th day in office, President Donald Trump sat down with ABC News’ Terry Moran in the Oval Office for an exclusive discussion that quickly set social media ablaze — and not in the president’s favor.
The interview, which aired Tuesday, became an instant source of online commentary due to Trump’s confrontational tone, refusal to address certain questions directly, and doubling down on disputed claims. Among the most talked-about moments was a testy exchange when Moran questioned the authenticity of a White House photo depicting Kilmar Abrego Garcia, allegedly affiliated with MS-13, which appeared to show digitally altered tattoos.
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“What did we do to deserve such a stupid President?” wrote military veteran Ralph Sagola on X, formerly known as Twitter, sharing the clip of Trump snapping at Moran. The president’s response to the question was defensive, accusing Moran of not being “very nice.”
Critics, including political commentators and former officials, seized on the moment. “OMG HE THOUGHT THE PHOTOSHOP KNUCKLES WERE REAL,” posted Tim Miller, a former GOP strategist and current host of The Bulwark podcast. The outlet’s editor, Sonny Bunch, added, “The funniest thing about Trump is that he’ll do a thing and then his defenders are like ‘obviously he didn’t mean that specific thing’ only for Trump to angrily insist he meant exactly that specific thing a few days/weeks later.”
Further raising eyebrows was Trump’s response, or lack thereof, when asked about his trust in Russian President Vladimir Putin. “Moran asks Trump if he trusts Putin,” wrote former national security advisor Brian P. McKeon. “He weaves and dodges but never answers it.”
Trump also used the interview to promote sweeping new tariffs on Chinese imports, which economists say has already rattled the markets and undermined consumer confidence.
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“I know I’m a broken record on this, but he is tanking our economy because he is so unbelievably stupid,” wrote X user @Wilson_Valdex. “He doesn’t understand the first thing about the policy he’s made central to his economic vision.”
Trump’s claim that “Tourism is way up” drew immediate scrutiny from Moran and viewers alike. “Why lie about the most easily disprovable data points?” asked Spencer Hakimian on X. Moran promptly interjected during the interview, fact-checking the president’s statement live with a curt: “Not now.”
As the dust settles from Trump’s latest media appearance, one thing remains clear: his second term continues to stir division and intense public reaction. Would you like this styled for print layout or web format?
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