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https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/18/obama-scolds-reporter-question-press-conference/

 

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times - Tuesday, October 18, 2016

 

 

President Obama scolded a journalist Tuesday for shouting out a question — at a press conference — about illegal immigration from Central America.

 

“I appreciate you shouting out a question, since I’m sure there are a lot of colleagues of yours who would like to do the same,” Mr. Obama told the reporter sarcastically.

 

The president was wrapping up a news conference with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi in the White House Rose Garden when the scolding came. By arrangement, Mr. Obama and Mr. Renzi had agreed to take only four or five questions from Italian and American journalists who were selected by the leaders’ staff beforehand.

 

 

 

Mr. Obama was discussing the challenges of illegal immigration when Washington Post reporter David Nakamura, who wasn’t on the pre-approved list of questioners, called out a question for Mr. Obama about his policies on illegal immigration from Central America.

 

“That’s what I just said, I said on Central America they have increased. Why are you —” Mr. Obama asked with a tone of irritation.

 

When the reporter persisted, Mr. Obama replied, “Actually, David, they [illegal immigrants] spiked heavily in 2014,