Trump: “What a stupid question,” when asked by CNN whether he thinks Iran takes his threats seriously.
CNN: Do you think Iran takes your threats seriously? @POTUS: “Wouldn’t you say that they probably do at this point, after going through it for years with me?… Soleimani, al-Baghdadi, the Iran nuclear threat wiped out… What a stupid question.” pic.twitter.com/lE1Ygwu5px
β Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) January 12, 2026
π¨ JUST IN: CNN reporter tries to CONCEAL which network she works for to President Trump, he finds out anyway π
“Who are you with?”
CNN: US White House TV pool. I’m wondering-
“What NETWORK?”
CNN: …I’m with CNN, sir…
“Why didn’t you just say CNN? FAKE NEWS!” π
“Sheβ¦ pic.twitter.com/djK5ZQ9ZKr
β Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 12, 2026