‘I Think It Was Russia,’ Donald Trump Concedes Hacking Row
In his first press conference after his win, Trump said US intel agencies have “released false information”.
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"Your Organisation Sucks": Trump Screams at CNN Reporter
Donald Trump attacked CNN, Buzzfeed and intelligence agencies again.
When a CNN reporter interrupted Trump, he said, “Your organisation sucks.”
He also discussed his plans on submitting a major report on measures against hacking, which he dubbed “this new phenomenon”.
Trump Still Wants to Build Wall Along Mexico Border
Trump also elaborated on his plans of building a wall along the Mexican border, asserting that Mexico will have to pay for it.
Former President of Mexico Vicente Fox Quesada reacted to Trump’s “wall” remark:
"Less Expensive, Far Better": Trump's Vague Plans on Replacing Obamacare
On the issue on Obamacare, which according to Trump has been a “total disaster”, he said:
Sons Don and Eric to Run Trump Businesses
Many have questioned the potential conflict of interest that may arise with Trump, a businessman, taking over as US President. Trump will have to step away from all his businesses to be able to take charge as President as per a federal ethics law.
He then promptly left the podium to let his lawyer talk about the measures that have been taken to avoid conflict of interest.
Trump Will Not Reveal Tax Returns
When questioned about the release of his tax returns to prove that he has no business dealings with Russia, Trump responded that only the reporters are “the only ones who care”.
'If Putin Likes Me, It's an Asset'
When asked about allegations that Russia hacked into accounts to help Trump win the elections, he said:
'As Far as Hacking, I Think It Was Russia'
Trump acknowledged that hacking of the Democratic National Committee servers was done by Russia.
He wants to assemble the “greatest computer minds” to “form a defense” against hacking in future.
'I'll be The Greatest Job Producer God Created'
Moving on from his accusations against the media, Trump said "pharma has a lot of power" and that his administration is "gonna do big things".
...And the Pharma Stocks Crashed
When Trump said that the “pharmaceutical industry is getting away with murder” and that there are a lot of lobbyists with “a lot of power”, the stocks of the pharmaceutical industry crashed right after that.
He spoke about the delayed F-35 fighter jet projects and said there will now be more competition, which will be “a beautiful thing”.
And with this, the stock of F-35 manufacturer Lockheed Martin nosedived.
Trump Starts Press Conference by Attacking "Fake News"
Trump started off his first press conference after being elected by bashing “some” of the media houses for running stories meant to demean him. He maintained that the intelligence community did release documents on the alleged Russian influence in the Presidential elections, which he called “fake news”. He said this would be a “tremendous blot” on the intelligence agencies' legacy.
Mike Pence Takes the Stage
Vice President elect Mike Pence took the stage to introduce the Trump team that will take charge of the White House in nine days.
Both the incoming White House Press Secretary and Mike Pence took jibes at the media, accusing it of repeatedly trying to sabotage the Trump administration. They termed this a "sad and pathetic attempt to get clicks".
Press to Finally Get a Look-In
US President-elect Donald Trump will hold a press conference on Wednesday, the first after his unexpected November 8 electoral victory in New York.
There is great anticipation around Trump’s press conference, given that he has not addressed the media or taken their questions after he surprised the political pundits with his stunning victory in the US presidential election.
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