Trump’s Tablet-Throwing Oval Office Meltdown Revealed
Reports emerge of a volatile incident in the Oval Office where Donald Trump allegedly threw a tablet during a call with world leaders.
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Donald Trump reportedly experienced a tantrum in the Oval Office, resulting in him hurling a tablet across the room. The incident occurred during a call with world leaders that reportedly went awry.
Coverage from The Independent and SILive.com specifies that the outburst was triggered by a tech glitch while Trump was attempting to connect a call with Canada's Prime Minister. Other reports from Alternet and The New Republic emphasize that the event took place in the presence of the French president.
Further details regarding the aftermath of the incident or official responses are not specified in the current coverage.
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Quick answers
What caused the incident?
According to SILive.com, a tech glitch sparked the tantrum.
Which world leaders were involved?
Coverage mentions a call with Canada's Prime Minister and the presence of the French president.
Where did the event take place?
The incident occurred in the Oval Office.
Coverage (5)
- Tech glitch that sparked Trump’s embarrassing, tablet-tossing tantrum in front of world leader SILive.com · 5h ago
- Trump had a tantrum with French president and threw things: report Alternet · 5h ago
- Trump Threw Tablet Across the Room When World Leaders Call Went Awry The New Republic · 5h ago
- Trump hurled his tablet across the Oval Office when he couldn’t connect a call with Canada’s Prime Minister: report The Independent · 5h ago
- Trump’s Tablet-Throwing Oval Office Meltdown Revealed The Daily Beast · 5h ago broke it first
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