Trump deflects question on Iran executions
A reporter asked President Donald Trump about reports that Iran is planning to execute four more protesters, including the first woman protester. In response, Trump deflected the question, telling the reporter, 'Well, tell that to the Pope. What do you say? Tell that to the Pope.' This exchange continues Trump's pattern of invoking the Pope in discussions about Iran, having previously warned him that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. The comment comes amid ongoing U.S. diplomatic and military pressure on Iran, including a naval blockade.
The incoming message provides the full quote from President Trump: 'Tell that to the Pope.'
The message includes Trump's exact quote 'Tell that to the Pope' in response to the question about Iran's planned executions.
Video of the exchange has been published, showing Trump's direct deflection of the question about the executions.