Trump says 'tough phone calls' needed because 'world is in trouble'

We're taken advantage of by every nation in the world virtually, says US President


Reuters February 02, 2017
US President Donald Trump speaks before Rex Tillerson was sworn in as Secretary of State in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, on February 1, 2017. PHOTO: AFP

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump told a national prayer breakfast on Thursday that the world is in trouble, the United States is being taken advantage of, and that he was having "tough phone calls" as he worked to address issues.

"The world is in trouble, but we're going to straighten it out, OK? That's what I do - I fix things," Trump said after saying that freedom of religion was threatened.

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"Believe me, when you hear about the tough phone calls I'm having - don't worry about it. Just don't worry about it," he said. "We're taken advantage of by every nation in the world virtually. It's not going to happen anymore," he said.

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Feroz | 7 years ago | Reply PM Nawaz Sharif must be dreading the moment when the telephone may ring and he may not be the only leader sailing in that boat. This call may not be about how lovely a fellow he is or what a wonderful country Pakistan is.
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