President Trump faced criticism for dismissing a French reporter's question due to her accent, stating he couldn't understand her. He later asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer, remarking on her "beautiful accent" but inability to comprehend. This echoes a similar incident with an Afghan reporter. Trump's response to the West Bank question was dismissive.
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