Trump looked for a 'friendly reporter' to call on at his press conference. He then accused that reporter of asking an unfair question.

President Trump.
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President Trump picked which reporter he'd call on next at his press conference Thursday based on their level of friendliness. "I want to find a friendly reporter," Trump said, while looking out at the room of raised hands.

After a few seconds, Trump settled on Jake Turx, a Jewish reporter for Ami Magazine. "Are you a friendly reporter?" Trump asked Turx. "Watch how friendly he is."

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