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Newest Reality

(12,712 posts)
3. Because...
Tue Apr 14, 2020, 05:04 PM
Apr 2020

The stink from the last one's started to build up and nobody can stand it without gagging and projectile vomiting. It will take a lot of official fumigating to get that stench out.

So, outside until then. Practical.

Yonnie3

(17,442 posts)
4. They can control the microphone.
Tue Apr 14, 2020, 05:05 PM
Apr 2020

I saw mention of this on twitter and recall seeing a wireless microphone outdoors but not indoors.

Not sure if this is why they are outside, but I would not put it past them.

Brother Buzz

(36,440 posts)
5. So the orange anus can us helicopter noise.....
Tue Apr 14, 2020, 05:07 PM
Apr 2020

to help filter out the pesky questions from the fake media. Simple, no?

11. You beat me to it. I was going to write, "Because the helicopter won't fit in the briefing room,"
Tue Apr 14, 2020, 05:50 PM
Apr 2020

but your comment is equally valid. Another one would be, "So Fat Donnie could jump on it and fly away if the questions hit too close to home."

Response to LastLiberal in PalmSprings (Reply #11)

Marie Marie

(9,999 posts)
9. Because the reality star (??) thinks that maybe by changing the backdrop,
Tue Apr 14, 2020, 05:35 PM
Apr 2020

his ratings will go even higher.

spinbaby

(15,090 posts)
10. Really, why?
Tue Apr 14, 2020, 05:37 PM
Apr 2020

Our local news just showed the outdoor setup for a moment and it showed a waiting reporter wearing a winter coat and knit hat. Maybe the Trumpsters are hoping that if the Psychotic-Break hour is uncomfortably chilly, the reporters will just leave.

underpants

(182,826 posts)
14. The Rose Garden pulpit
Tue Apr 14, 2020, 06:21 PM
Apr 2020

The Rose garden is seen as a powerful backdrop that conveys power and reverence.

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