Another day at the White House, another fireworks display courtesy of Donald Trump. His meeting with South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa had its moments—like when Ramaphosa’s jibe about lacking a spare plane sailed straight over Trump’s head. Yet the real headline came when NBC’s Peter Alexander pressed Trump on a very awkward question. And when the president blew up, the reporter’s persistence was nothing short of magnificent.
🛩️ The $400m jumbo‐jet controversy
Earlier, Trump had formally accepted a Qatari gift: a $400 million Boeing 747 jumbo jet. Critics called it bizarre. Alexander zeroed in: why host a leader accused of human‐rights abuses? His words cut through Trump’s usual defences.
🗣️ “Quiet, quiet…”
When Alexander asked:
“If they’re committing genocide, why invite him to the White House?”
Trump snapped:
“Quiet, quiet…”
Peter didn’t back down:
“I’ll be quiet, sure, but answer my question, though.”
🎬 Reporter’s persistence pays off
Alexander’s calm insistence turned heads. In a press corps used to bluster, his simple follow‐up forced the moment to linger. He refused to let Trump off the hook. That tenacity shone through the chaos.
🤣 “Peter Something” becomes a classic put‐down
Trump tried to regain the upper hand:
“His name is Peter Something. He’s a terrible reporter.”
It was vintage Trump—dismissing the messenger. Yet the world saw the exchange. And Alexander’s refusal to drop it made for must‐watch TV.
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