The president was apparently more hostile to women reporters than their male counterparts during a press conference Monday about a trade deal with Mexico and Canada.

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President Trump was apparently more hostile to women reporters than their male counterparts during a press conference Monday about a trade deal with Mexico and Canada and other topics. When Trump called on ABC News reporter Cecilia Vega second, he said, "She's shocked that I picked her. She's in a state a shock." "I'm not, thank you, Mr. President," Vega said.

"That's OK, I know you're not thinking, you never do," Trump retorted.



"I'm sorry?" Vega said. "No, go ahead. Go ahead," Trump said.

Did I hear this right? President: She's shocked that I picked her. She's in a state a shock. Reporter: I'm not, thank you Mr. President. Trump: That's OK, I know you're not thinking, you never do. Reporter. I'm sorry? Trump: No, go ahead. Go ahead. https://t.co/Ss280FA7mK

For her second question, Vega attempted to ask the president about the allegations of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Trump immediately cut her off. "What does that have to do with trade?" he said. "I don't mind answering the question, but you know I'd like to do the trade questions." He then said he would come back to her later.

@FotiABC13 Yup

Vega would later tweet, "A news conference means you get to ask whatever question you want to ask. #FirstAmendment."

A news conference means you get to ask whatever question you want to ask. #FirstAmendment

A male reporter later said he also wanted to ask about Kavanaugh, to which Trump said, "Let's go." But then he quickly said he was happy to take the male reporter's questions about Kavanaugh — later. After a few minutes, another female reporter, Kaitlan Collins of CNN, said, "Now that you answered several questions on trade, I would like to turn to Kavanaugh." "Don't do that. Do you have — Excuse me! Do you have a question on trade? We'll do a couple of more questions on trade. OK? Don't do that. And besides someone is before you. Do you have a question on trade?" the president said as the reporter tried to continue with her line of questioning.

Trump shouts down @kaitlancollins as she tries to ask him a question about Kavanaugh!!! She asks it anyway. He won't answer. https://t.co/05AIvBa38c