He was trying to get her to see how ridiculous she is but it’s only gonna’ get him canned.
Yes, I expect him to be canned but what he really has is a raffish sense of humor. What a shame.
I think you’re right. When I heard the story, the two radio talk show hosts were crucifying him.
My take was that the woman was nervous and the police officer was trying to de-escalate the situation and get the driver to relax a little. Unfortunately, he used some gallows humor which was pounced on by the SJW types.
That kind of banter is probably part of the natural joshing and interplay among officers who take risks when they go on patrol.
But to the humorless left, it’s just a reason to attack.