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‘Happy Things, Man!’ Biden Snaps At Reporters Asking About Afghanistan, Says He’ll Only Answer ‘Legitimate Questions’

Emily Zanotti
‘Happy Things, Man!’ Biden Snaps At Reporters Asking About Afghanistan, Says He’ll Only Answer ‘Legitimate Questions’
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President Joe Biden abruptly cut off reporters asking about last night’s troop withdrawal from Afghanistan’s Bagram Air Force Base, telling a press conference that he would answer only “legitimate questions” and that he preferred “happy” subjects, like the Fourth of July.

“I want to talk about happy things, man!” Biden snapped at a reporter asking a question about last night’s troop withdrawal.

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