"I don't know how we're ever going to leave this building today, because if you look outside, it is terrible. But we'll figure a way, there's always a way."
It seems irrelevant to the topic -- but what he actually did with that was projected command authority and a genuine message of unity and relatability rather than hanging the whole briefing on "we hire black people and minorities" which is just an awkward topic in general. He didn't lose 1 beat in his rhythm either. That was like watching mind control in real time.
"I don't know how we're ever going to leave this building today, because if you look outside, it is terrible. But we'll figure a way, there's always a way."
It seems irrelevant to the topic -- but what he actually did with that was projected command authority and a genuine message of unity and relatability rather than hanging the whole briefing on "we hire black people and minorities" which is just an awkward topic in general. He didn't lose 1 beat in his rhythm either. That was like watching mind control in real time.