A major incident came to light amid the ongoing US-Iran war in the Middle East, when Iran attacked two Indian ships trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz. India has also expressed its displeasure regarding this incident and has called it a serious matter. When a journalist tried to ask questions to US President Donald Trump on this issue, his behavior appeared very strict. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi asked questions on April 18 about the situation in Iran and the incident in Hormuz. She wanted to know what was America’s stance on the attack on Indian ships by Iran.
In a video shared on social media, it was seen that as soon as the journalist asked the question, Trump got angry and asked the journalist to leave from there. After this incident, people on social media raised questions on Trump’s attitude and called it wrong. Olivia Rinaldi herself also re-shared this video and wrote that she had only tried to ask questions about the attacks on ships, but the President asked her to go out.
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Who was the journalist who asked the question?
The incident has happened at a time when there is no significant progress in talks between America and Iran and the situation remains tense. Meanwhile, Trump has also called a meeting in an emergency situation room, which clearly shows that the US administration is serious about the situation. Olivia Rinaldi, who asked questions to Donald Trump, works as a White House reporter for CBS News. He also covered the 2024 presidential election campaign. Prior to this, she was an associate producer at CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell and has also worked with programs such as 60 Minutes and CBS News Sunday Morning.
Tried to ask the President about two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz which were allegedly fired upon by Iranian gunboats.
President Trump: “out” https://t.co/BehRFeElgf
— Olivia Rinaldi (@olivialarinaldi) April 18, 2026
Donald Trump gave a strong statement regarding Iran
Amidst this whole matter, Donald Trump has also given a strict statement regarding Iran. He said that Iran has seriously violated the ceasefire, but he is still hopeful that a peace agreement can be reached. Trump said that this agreement will be reached under any circumstances, whether it is in a good way or through pressure. He also said that America is giving a good deal to Iran and Iran should accept it. If Iran does not do this, America can take tough steps, which may also include attacks on important structures like bridges and power plants.
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