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While taking photos alongside military leaders and their spouses before a dinner at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump made an ambiguous statement, citing "the calm before the storm," according to CNN.
"You guys know what this represents? Maybe it's the calm before the storm," Trump said at the photo on Thursday night, following a meeting with his top military commanders, CNN reports.
When reporters present asked what he meant, Trump replied: "It could be, the calm, the calm before the storm."
Reporters asked if the storm was related to Iran or ISIS.
Trump replied: "We have the world's great military people in this room, I will tell you that. And uh, we're gonna have a great evening, thank you all for coming."
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Reporters in the room asked for a hint, but Trump concluded the questioning.
"Thank you everybody," Trump said.
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