Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran at UN — but can’t escape troubles at home
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Donald Trump stood before the United Nations on Tuesday and threatened to “annihilate” Iran. Yet even as he tried to project power on the world stage, domestic problems followed him into the room.
The US president is facing falling approval ratings. Even some Republicans are now straying from his script.
Heading into the UN building in New York, Trump was questioned by Kaitlan Collins, an anchor at CNN. Trump had banned the network from the White House before a judge ruled against him.
“I’m surprised that CNN is here covering me,” the 80-year-old said. “You should not be here covering me.”