He should have known that he would be fact checked by those of us
‘ clinging to our religion’, to use his phrase.
There is no other way to express it but as you just did.
Valery most likely has a long list of ‘forbidden questions’ for any staffer working with the president, among the list; #1, Never tell the President that what he is saying doesn’t make any sense’ even when you and everyone else in the room know you to be correct.
#2. Never finish his sentences for him, no matter how many ‘uhmms, ahhhs, sighs or ten minute silences you must endure.
#3. Never ask him, ‘Will this be good for the country, Mr. President?’ as that is a loaded and thus unfair question.
#4. Never, ever ask him how Michelle actually got pregnant or which doctors or surrogates or agencies were utilized?, as that is none of your business.
#5. Never ask him about that seven inch curvlinear scar on the back of his head, or why he never wear hats.