Trump declines to clarify his 'help is on its way' comment on Iran protests
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.
Bo Erickson
Doina Chiacu
Reuters
January 14, 2026
U.S.President Donald Trump arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, in Michigan, U.S., January 13, 2026.
Evelyn Hockstein/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.
"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.
-Bo Erickson; Writing by Doina Chiacu; Editing by David Ljunggren and Caitlin Webber/Reuters
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