At one point, Trump informed Turnbull that he had spoken with four other world leaders that day - including Russian President Vladimir Putin - and that "this was the worst call by far." "This is the worst deal ever," Trump fumed as Turnbull attempted to confirm that the United States would honor its pledge to take in 1,250 refugees from an Australian detention center. U.S. officials said that Trump has behaved similarly in conversations with leaders of other countries, including Mexico. Trump also vented anger and touted his political accomplishments in a tense conversation with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, officials said. Trump was also skeptical because he did not see a specific advantage the United States would gain by honoring the deal, officials said.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 02, 2017 00:56 UTC