President Donald Trump promised Americans during his speech at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday that they do not need to worry about the "tough phone calls" he is having with foreign leaders.
Trump addressed the National Prayer Breakfast early Thursday morning and alluded to his recent "tough" phone conversation with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Trump has been criticized over media reports regarding the sentiment of the conversation. According to reports, Trump abruptly ended the call after boasting about his election win and lambasting a refugee deal that President Obama struck to take in 1,250 refugees from an Australian detention center.
"Believe me, when you hear about the tough phone calls I'm having, don't worry about it," Trump said regarding the recent reports.
Trump then backed up his statement, adding, "We have to be tough. It's time we are going to be a little tough, folks. We are taken advantage of by every nation in the world, virtually."
"It's not going to happen anymore," Trump said.