They are calling Trump’s speech like it is for two reasons only:
- they’d look like even greater fools if they dump on an obviously great speech that would have wide appeal
- they want to be able to say they call things as they are all the time. As in, “We don’t just look to criticize the president. We give him credit where credit is due - like his good speech on D Day.” They think it will make their otherwise 99% viciousness look accurate.
I’m sure you’re right.