Trump staff supplied applause during 'overtly political' speech to silent service members
Donald Trump's appearance at Ft. Bragg military base in North Carolina on Friday was met with a muted response from attending service members that put local GOP officials and the president’s staff in the position of of having to show enthusiasm for his remarks.
According to a report from the Washington Post, the presidential visit, which included a rare appearance by First Lady Melania Trump, was “overtly political” and included an exhortation for attendees to vote for Republicans in the midterm elections.