A female reporter from Afghanistan was dismissed by President Donald Trump during a press conference alongside Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday night. The interaction came as Trump was taking questions from reporters after announcing the U.

US President Donald Trump offered a mix of frustration and defiance in his comments when asked by a Afghanistani reporter about the country’s ongoing struggles and the role of the Taliban. Trump claimed that he could not understand her and said: “It’s a beautiful voice and a beautiful accent.

The president drew criticism for his response during a press conference with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.