Australian PM says Trump wasting his time criticising media


  • World
  • Friday, 17 Feb 2017

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull reacts as he answers questions during a media conference in Parliament House, Canberra, Australia, November 22, 2016. AAP/Lukas Coch/via REUTERS

SYDNEY (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump was wasting his time deriding the media over their coverage of his administration, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Friday, citing the example of British wartime leader Winston Churchill.

Trump has repeatedly described media criticism of him as "fake news" since taking office last month, labelling the media as the "opposition party".

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