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Trump's bizarre comments about French beef spark criticism

The president's remarks about French beef drew criticism from abroad, according to Indy100's global coverage; it is a steak-based diplomatic row.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Weekend Edition
Published 2:03 PM ET, Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Photo: Donald Trump — Photo: Daniel Torok · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons · altered by BBN

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First reported by Indy100 | News: “Trump's bizarre comments about French beef spark criticism”.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 2:03 PM ET on Weekend Edition, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: French, Trump.

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Indy100 | NewsTrump's bizarre comments about French beef spark criticism

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTime to pay that off: the president's comments about French beef are drawing criticism from abroad, and Indy100 calls them bizarre.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe reaction is coming from French outlets and officials, and it's a reminder that a few words about dinner can travel a long way.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSo France is angry about beef. I'd have guessed cheese.

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