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Eight days before his inauguration, Donald Trump staged his first press conference since July. The president-elect was grilled by on his potential conflicts of interests regarding his business ties, his friendliness towards Vladimir Putin, and his tax returns. Could these criticisms be grounds for impeachment on Day One? And with Trump hitting back hard at reporters and singling out “failing news organisations”, how will the press cover a President who undermines them to such an extent?
US - Watch the 2nd part of President-Elect Donald Trump's first press conference since election
US - President-elect Donald Trump holds 1st press conference since election
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