No, I think the tone of the question was a tad too pointed/challenging.
Two contextual data points also matter: 1. The media’s outrageous lies about him & his administration of late, &
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Two contextual data points also matter: 1. The media’s outrageous lies about him & his administration of late, &
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2. He’s been saying things to try to reassure people all along, so why are you asking him this? Especially as they’ve brayed that his earlier efforts were minimizing the threat. You (media) reap what you sow.
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So I think his reaction was understandable. That being said, I would have rather that he just answer the question.
This is something I teach clients to prep for cross-examination: IGNORE the tone of the question. Focus on the information the question seeks. /3
This is something I teach clients to prep for cross-examination: IGNORE the tone of the question. Focus on the information the question seeks. /3
