Trump repeatedly scolds black reporter for asking him a 'racist question'

Trump and a reporter.
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President Trump repeatedly berated a black reporter for asking him "such a racist question" during a press conference Wednesday after she inquired about his campaign emboldening white nationalists. PBS NewsHour's Yamiche Alcindor was unable to finish her sentence before Trump interrupted her for being "racist."

"Why do I have my highest poll numbers [with African Americans?]" Trump went on after Alcindor asked for his response. "That's such a racist question. Honestly? I know you have it written down and you're gonna tell me — let me tell you, that's a racist question."

Alcindor responded to the president afterwards on Twitter:

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Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.