Talking Points Memo reports:
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday told reporters that before they could ask her a question, they would have to list things for which they are thankful.
“This will be our last press briefing before the Thanksgiving holiday in this room,” Sanders said at the start of the daily briefing. “So I want to share a few things that I’m thankful for and I think it would be nice for you guys to do so as well before asking your questions.”
Sanders said it is “no secret” that she is “clearly very thankful” for the White House press corps, as well as her family, faith, first responders, members of the U.S. military and “the incredible privilege of serving this president and the American people.”
Press Sec. Sanders says she’s “clearly very thankful for all of you here in the room,” and says reporters must list what they’re thankful for before asking questions. pic.twitter.com/wyksbRiAvg
— ABC News (@ABC) November 20, 2017
Before reporters can ask a question at the WH press briefing, Huckabee Sanders is making them say what they’re thankful for. Bizarre.
— Will Sommer (@willsommer) November 20, 2017
Sarah Huckabee Sanders is having reporters say what they’re thankful for before asking her questions & @CeciliaVega says, “I am thankful for the First Amendment.” pic.twitter.com/WiCTT4xoxI
— Sarah Lerner (@SarahLerner) November 20, 2017
why is anyone answering Sarah Sanders “what are you thankful for” question earnestly. guys. what are you doing.
— Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) November 20, 2017
I am thankful I am not Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
— Frederick Douglass (@gettinnoticedmo) November 20, 2017
Why would reporters comply with this stupid Sarah Sanders request that they say what they’re thankful for?
— Philip Klein (@philipaklein) November 20, 2017
So, Sarah Huckabee Sanders is making every reporter say what they’re thankful for before asking questions. Mind you, she speaks on behalf of an unhinged, corrupt, dangerous, sexual Predator, to which she said she’s thankful for. The most disgusting part of the Twilight Zone.
— Ricky Davila ?? (@TheRickyDavila) November 20, 2017
Sarah Sanders: “What are you thankful for?
Everyone: “Mueller.” #PressBriefing
— Kevin Plantz (@KevinPlantz) November 20, 2017