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**Trump Lashes Out at Australian Reporter Over Wealth Inquiry, Boasts About White House Ballroom**
**Washington D.C.** – Former President Donald Trump engaged in a tense exchange with a reporter from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) on Tuesday, accusing the journalist of “hurting” Australia after being questioned about his personal wealth and business dealings since leaving office.
The confrontation occurred on the White House lawn as Trump addressed reporters. The ABC journalist asked Trump how much his net worth had increased since he returned to the White House.
Trump responded, “Well, I don’t know,” and claimed that most of his deals predated his presidency. He then shifted the focus to a new ballroom he is constructing at the White House, boasting that it will be “the greatest ballroom anywhere in the world” and that he is personally funding the $250 million project.
The reporter pressed Trump on the ethics of a former president engaging in significant business activities, particularly in light of recent reports suggesting the Trump family has made billions through ventures, including one in cryptocurrency.
“Is it appropriate, President Trump, that a president in office should be engaged in so much business activity?” the reporter asked.
Trump reiterated that his children are running the business and then directly attacked the journalist. “Where are you from?” Trump demanded. Upon learning the reporter was from the ABC, Trump retorted, “In my opinion, you are hurting Australia very much right now. And they want to get along with me. You know, your leader is coming over to see me very soon. I’m going to tell him about you. You set a very bad tone.”
Trump then moved on to another correspondent, cutting off the Australian reporter’s attempts to ask follow-up questions.
The exchange highlights ongoing scrutiny of Trump’s business interests and potential conflicts of interest since leaving the White House.
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