yes, the 'why' is the most interesting question here. A nothing interview that no one wants to watch; why bother faking it. I just can't think of any plausible reason for MSM doing this. I did see someone post this photo, which helps explain the 'hands in front of the mic' aspect; I never realized those mics were SO BIG and that they would place them so incredibly low and close to the speaker! I guess they are required to keep them out of the 'main field of view' or something.
https://rsf.org/en/news/death-daily-press-briefing-how-white-house-closing-door-american-people
yes, the 'why' is the most interesting question here. A nothing interview that no one wants to watch; why bother faking it. I just can't think of any plausible reason for MSM doing this. I did see someone post this photo, which helps explain the 'hands in front of the mic' aspect; I never realized those mics were SO BIG and that they would place them so incredibly low and close to the speaker! I guess they are required to keep them out of the 'main field of view' or something. https://rsf.org/en/news/death-daily-press-briefing-how-white-house-closing-door-american-people