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The reason the media doesn't stand for POTUS in briefing room because it will block camera shots. Now you know.
Kelly O'Donnell
Kelly O'Donnell: The press does indeed stand for the president in most places of the WH. It has been custom not to do so in the briefing room to allow POTUS entrance to be clearly photographed for stills and TV without reporters blocking the shot.
5:28 PM · Oct 4, 2024
Kelly O'Donnell: The press does indeed stand for the president in most places of the WH. It has been custom not to do so in the briefing room to allow POTUS entrance to be clearly photographed for stills and TV without reporters blocking the shot.
carol hicks ☮️
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Replying to @KellyO
And no one stood up when he walked in the room. Disgusting
5:28 PM · Oct 4, 2024
Hmm. Noticed it but I can see everyone pining to take pictures so I assumed that's why they didn't stand.
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