Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Trump Clashes with Australian Journalist Over Business
During a White House event, Donald Trump had a disagreement with John Lyons, an Australian journalist.
Lyons asked Trump about his business dealings and how much wealthier he had become since being President.
Trump responded by saying his children handle the family businesses, and that Lyons was 'hurting Australia.'
Trump added he would speak with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about the journalist.
Trump told Lyons to be quiet and then spoke with another reporter.
Albanese is scheduled to meet with Trump at a reception in New York.
Trump clashed with Australian journalist John Lyons.
Lyons asked Trump about his business dealings.
Trump stated his children handle the family businesses.
Trump told Lyons he would inform Australian PM Anthony Albanese.
Albanese is planning to meet Trump in New York next week.
- Who
- Donald Trump, John Lyons
- What
- Trump criticized Lyons over questions about his business and said he would inform Australian PM.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- White House
- Why
- Due to questions about Trump's business dealings.
Journalist View
Trump's View
Business Dealings
Journalist View
Inquired about Trump's business dealings
Trump's View
His children handle the business.
Media Relations
Journalist View
Asked questions regarding business.
Trump's View
Lyons was hurting Australia.
- People Involved
- Donald Trump, John Lyons, Anthony Albanese
- Location
- White House, New York
- Organizations Mentioned
- ABC (Australia)
- Key Issues
- Trump's business dealings, media relations
Sources
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