Donald Trump woos business but attacks media at Davos
by Larry Elliott in Davos from on (#3EBSW)
President declares US open for business as he accuses media for being nasty, mean and fake
Donald Trump has taken his battle with the media on to the global stage by using a speech in Davos declaring the US open for business to accuse his press and TV critics of being mean, vicious and purveyors of fake news.
Some members of the audience of business leaders, politicians, academics and media representatives at the World Economic Forum responded to the president's renewed onslaught by hissing.
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