The President Loves a Big Crowd

February 13, 2019

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC

Mulvaney:  And Sarah, the President was upset with our follow up to the El Paso rally.  He thought it was too defensive.

Sanders:  Actually Mick, I had one of our staffers write up a template that we can push out right after any event.  Here, take a look. [Hands a sheet of paper}

Mulvaney:  [Reading]  “President Trump was proud to have the opportunity to address his adoring public in the beautiful city of [FILL IN NAME].  He is always happy to get out of Washington to meet with real Americans who share his vision of restoring American greatness. “ 

[Looks up]  I like it.  Perfect tone.

Sanders:  I thought so

Mulvaney:  [Reading further]  “[Republican city]  According to local authorities, this is the largest crowd ever to attend an event in [FILL IN NAME].  [Democratic City]  Unfortunately, local authorities would not allow all of President Trump’s supporters into the arena.”  

[Takes off glasses]  See, right there.  This is too defensive  We’ll use both sentences, whatever the city --- and delete “unfortunately.  You know how the President loves a big crowd.

Sanders:  Got it.

Mulvaney:  [Reading further]  “Once again, the White House deeply regrets that a representative of [NEWS ORGANIZATION] was punched/stabbed/shot [PICK ONE].  President Trump strongly feels that all Americans should feel safe from assault, which is why he urges Congress to fully fund the border wall to keep us safe from all the terrorists, murderers, and rapists who are flooding into our country every day.” 

[Smiles] Nice touch on the wall.  This is good.  Just take out “deeply.”

Sanders:  I don’t know how I missed that.