'They can be difficult, so can you': Trump insults reporter during impromptu Q&A

President Donald Trump gave reporters a backhanded compliment, calling them ‘difficult’ and comparing them to Iranians during an impromptu press conference on the White House lawn Wednesday morning.

“Mr. President, you've been fairly compassionate towards the Iranian people,” one reporter said, “suggesting—”

Trump cut the reporter off before being able to actually ask a question. “I know a lot of people from Iran, from New York, from Washington, mostly from New York. They're incredible people.