‘Absolutely Absurd’: Kayleigh McEnany Reacts To Reporter Asking If Trump Is Glad South Lost The Civil War

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany ripped Politico reporter Ryan Lizza Monday, after Lizza asked if President Donald Trump was happy with the outcome of the Civil War.

“Does President Trump believe that it was a good thing that the south lost the Civil War?” Lizza asked during a White House press briefing. (RELATED: ‘Shocks And Pisses Me Off’: Obama Reportedly Slams Trump Calling Coronavirus ‘China Virus’)

McEnany responded by calling Lizza’s question “absolutely absurd,” saying the president was proud of the U. S.

“Your first question is absolutely absurd,” McEnany said. “He’s proud of the United States of America.”

Lizza also asked if the president would ban Confederate flags from his campaign rallies, citing NASCAR’s recent decision to ban the flag from its events. McEnany said that was a question for the campaign, but reiterated the administration’s opposition to tearing down statues of historical figures. (... (Read more)

https://twitter.com/SteveGuest/status/1277659060649824261

Latest News