Go look at the reaction his initial reaction got. Being classy in this case benefits him a lot
Dud you notice how he paused, went quiet, did that thing with his hands and arms, closed his eyes, and cast his head down to think for a moment or two. concentrating on his own reaction to the news, before giving his honest reaction to the reporter?
Not for nothing, but the Bad Orange Man might actually be a person, like you and me, and not some kind of monster.