Biden tells press to 'hush up' before staring daggers as they are removed
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with his US counterpart Joe Biden in the Oval Office yesterday
President Joe Biden got testy with White House reporters on Tuesday and asked them to leave.
The reporters blasted him with questions during his Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
After his talk with Zelensky concluded on Tuesday afternoon, the group of reporters present peppered both world leaders with questions.
Seemingly taken aback by the volume and number of questions coming his way, Biden held up his hand and exclaimed, "Whoa! Whoa! Whoa, hush up a second, Okay?"
Biden then went on to make his announcement after the reporters quietened down.
He said: "I got one more thing to say. I just signed another $200 million draw down from the Department of Defence for Ukraine."
While facing the Ukrainian president, he added: "That will be coming quickly. Thank you!"
Zelensky could be heard responding, "Thank you very much," as the questions from reporters resumed and returned to their previous volume. Biden sat for another moment or so until the press was finally escorted from the room.
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It is not the first time that Biden has been dismissive of reporters during his time as President.
President Biden told CNN's Kaitlan Collins she was in the "wrong business" during a press conference in 2021
He also replied to NBC reporter Kelly O'Donnell's question saying: "You are such a pain in the neck, but I’m going to answer your question because we’ve known each other for so long."
Earlier this year, Biden criticised New York Post reporter Steven Nelson for asking a "dumb question" about allegations that he received money through Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings.
An official said Biden’s promise of an additional $200million to Ukraine will be taken from Pentagon stockpiles and include additional ammunition for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS).
Zelensky also met with Democratic majority leader Chuck Schumer, Republican minority leader Mitch McConnell, and new speaker Mike Johnson during his visit.
President Biden said: "We are rapidly coming to the end of our ability to respond to Ukraine's needs.
"It's stunning we have got to this point."