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THE WHITE HOUSE LIVE | 2:26 PM ET

@unexpected.nap

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Why it worked

The video likely resonated due to the perceived tension and confrontation between a reporter and a political figure, a common dynamic that often garners attention. The official's response, framing the reporter's query as a speech rather than a question, adds a layer of political commentary that viewers might find engaging or controversial.

Summary

A reporter questions an official about the administration's actions regarding corruption and fraud, suggesting hypocrisy. The official responds by critiquing the reporter's questioning style, implying it lacks objectivity and is framed as a speech rather than a direct question.

Structure

1Reporter asks a question about corruption and fraud.
2Official critiques the reporter's questioning style.
3Official contrasts direct questions with speeches.
4Official implies the reporter's statement was not a genuine question.

On-screen text

THE WHITE HOUSE LIVE | 2:26 PM ET The question, sir, is how can you and your administration argue to Americans that you're cleaning up corruption, you're preventing fraud, the sorts of things that harm people and people's financial situations, seems to be talking up stocks that he owns, selling them and enriching himself? So let me answer your question here. That was a doozy. Before I answer your question, I want to just observe, there are different ways to ask a question, okay? You can just ask a question, try to get your answer, or you can do like a speech where you say, "You know, Mr. Vice President, you know, you're a terrible human being and so is the president and so is the entire cabinet." And then your question Come on, man. Have a little bit of objectivity that you ask these questions. There were a lot of things in that speech masquerading as a question that didn't actually get asked, okay?

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He asked a legitimate question and because Vance has no defensible answer and cannot blame Biden, he attacks the reporter and takes offense then moves on #JDVance #trumpadministration #question #reporter