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The Rose Garden event had been billed as a news conference, but Mr. Trump did not end up taking any questions from the reporters packed before him. The president spoke for more than 50 minutes, mostly about job numbers that show a recovery from the depths of the pandemic-related shutdowns. He ignored or waved off reporters who shouted questions.
Mr. Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and other administration officials on the podium did not wear masks or practice social distancing on the podium during the event.
At one point, Mr. Trump remarked that he thought it looked better to see the reporters sitting near each other.
“I notice you’re starting to get much closer together — looks much better, I must say,” he said to the press. “Not all the way there yet, but you’ll be there soon.”
