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During the interview, tensions flared as Scott confronted Trump with confrontational, multi-part questions that referenced his past derogatory remarks about African American journalists and specific political figures, including a Georgia district attorney. Trump vehemently rejected the line of questioning, accusing Scott of unprofessionalism and claiming that ABC was "fake news." His criticisms of the network were amplified by the display of discomfort between the network and the candidate.
As the drama unfolded onstage, Faulkner felt the frenzied atmosphere backstage indicated that the network's executives were intent on orchestrating a confrontation designed to cast Trump in a negative light.