"I've got one of the greatest memories all time' - Donald Trump

President Trump pointing to his head, expressing the fact he didn't forget the name of the dead U.S Soldier whom he was addressing his wife. 

"I have one of the great memories of all time", Donald Trump said while disputing the fact he never forgot the name of the slain U.S Soldier while talking to his widow.

The US president called Myeshia Johnson last week to offer his condolences after her husband La David was killed in Niger. 

Mrs Johnson has said Mr Trump caused her to cry by saying "he knew what he signed up for" and claimed that the President "couldn't remember my husband's name".

Disputing that account on Wednesday, Mr Trump said he was "really nice to her".  

"I respect her. I respect her family. I certainly respect La David, who I by the way called 'La David' right from the beginning.'"

"Just so you understand, they put a chart in front: La David. Says La David Johnson. So, I call right from the beginning, there's no hesitation."

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As well as having the document in front of him, Mr Trump touted his memory as a reason that he wouldn't have forgotten it.

"One of the great memories of all time. There was no hesitation. I think she's a fantastic woman. I was extremely nice to her. Extremely respectful," the president said.

Mr Trump was also asked if he should "be more civil" in office. 

“You know, people don’t understand. I went to an Ivy League College," he said. "I was a nice student. I did very well. I am a very intelligent person. The fact is, I really believe, I think the press creates a different image of Donald Trump than the real person.”