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Some supporters defended his actions, arguing that he was responding to provocation in a high pressure environment and that his response was consistent with his straightforward style
Others criticized the president, suggesting that such language and gestures were unbecoming of a public official and set a poor example for civility in public discourse.
The White House was quick to respond. Steven Cheung, a spokesperson for the administration, described Trump’s actions as “appropriate and unambiguous,” framing them as a measured response to an individual in a state of extreme agitation.
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