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Moment PBS White House reporter has microphone taken away after asking Trump why he accused some governor's of exaggerating coronavirus needs during tense Rose Garden presser

PBS reporter Yamiche Alcindor was interrupted at a White House coronavirus briefing by President Donald Trump Sunday. Alcindor was askin...

PBS reporter Yamiche Alcindor was interrupted at a White House coronavirus briefing by President Donald Trump Sunday.
Alcindor was asking about the president's remarks during an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News, when he suggested US governors were asking for more than what they need during the coronavirus outbreak. 
As Alcindor began speaking, the president interrupted, clearly holding back his displeasure over her question.  

PBS reporter Yamiche Alcindor was interrupted at a White House coronavirus briefing by President Donald Trump Sunday
PBS reporter Yamiche Alcindor was interrupted at a White House coronavirus briefing by President Donald Trump Sunday

Alcindor was asking about the president's remarks on a Fox News program when the president interrupted, clearly holding back his displeasure over her question
Alcindor was asking about the president's remarks on a Fox News program when the president interrupted, clearly holding back his displeasure over her question
When Alcindor continues with a second question a short while later, Trump refuses to take it because there are other reporters at the briefing and he notes that he wants them to have a chance to also speak
When Alcindor continues with a second question a short while later, Trump refuses to take it because there are other reporters at the briefing and he notes that he wants them to have a chance to also speak
'Why don't you people,' Trump said, speaking over the reporter's words. 'Why don't you act... a little more positive. It's always trying to get you, get you, get you'.'
'Why don't you act... a little more positive,' he added. 'It's always trying to get you, get you, get you'.'
'You know what? That's why nobody trusts the media' Trump says. 
When Alcindor continues with a second question a short while later, Trump refuses to take it because there are other reporters at the briefing and notes that he wants them to have a chance to also speak. 
'Don't be threatening. Be nice,' the president reminded Alcindor just before she had the mic taken away.  

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