I notice many applauded his comments. Many people have not seen a president actually take random questions. They are used to a president being a pussy and having planned questions and answers since 1992 when Clinton won the lection. Having an actual adult answer questions instead of hiding like a child is probably a fascinating event for them.
“I notice many applauded his comments.”
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Though I’m not sure who was applauding - the media, Trump people, other onlookers - maybe some of “all the above”.