Here, President Donald Trump initially says that he won’t comment on the pro-freedom protests in Iran. After saying this, he then contradicts himself, and says he doesn’t.

Reporter: Does the US support the protesters in Iran?

President Trump: "I don't want to comment on that, but the answer is no. But I don't want to comment on that."

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“Reporter: Does the US support the protesters in Iran? President Trump: "I don't want to comment on that, but the answer is no. But I don't want to comment on that." https://t.co/dF6wQgXtWi”

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Following his comments, Trump tweeted that the U.S. does in fact support the protesters, according to MSNBC:

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“In a tweet issued after his comments on Iran and protestors, President Trump says: "The United States of America supports the brave people of Iran who are protesting for their FREEDOM. We have under the Trump Administration, and always will!"”

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