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Trump declines to clarify his 'help is on its way' comment on Iran protests
US President Donald Trump wears a USA hat, on his return from Detroit, Michigan, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, January 13, 2026. - REUTERS
DETROIT: U.S. President Donald Trump, asked what he meant by a social media post saying "help is on its way" to protesters in Iran, told reporters on Tuesday that they would have to figure it out.
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"You're going to have to figure that one out. I'm sorry," Trump said in response to a question. Trump traveled to Detroit to give a speech on the economy.
Trump also told reporters that nobody has been able to give him an accurate number for how many protesters have been killed in recent demonstrations.
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- Trump avoided clarifying his earlier remarks, telling reporters they would "have to figure that one out."
- He was speaking in Detroit during an economic-focused visit.
- Trump said no one has provided him with an accurate death toll from the recent protests.
"You're going to have to figure that one out. I'm sorry," Trump said in response to a question. Trump traveled to Detroit to give a speech on the economy.
Trump also told reporters that nobody has been able to give him an accurate number for how many protesters have been killed in recent demonstrations.
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