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Trump Scolds Cameraman Over Historic Mirror Incident During AUKUS Talks

10/22/2025

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Trump Reprimands Camera Operator

U.S. President Donald Trump reprimanded a camera operator for bumping into a 400-year-old mirror during a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on October 20, 2025.
He expressed dismay at the incident, noting the mirror's relocation from storage and renovations at the White House, including moving Obama's portrait.
Amid a government shutdown, Trump and Albanese discussed a $3 billion investment in rare-earth materials to curb China's market influence and address AUKUS deal.

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Trump Reprimands Camera Operator

U.S. President Donald Trump reprimanded a camera operator for bumping into a 400-year-old mirror during a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on October 20, 2025.
He expressed dismay at the incident, noting the mirror's relocation from storage and renovations at the White House, including moving Obama's portrait.
Amid a government shutdown, Trump and Albanese discussed a $3 billion investment in rare-earth materials to curb China's market influence and address AUKUS deal.

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