In a recent analysis on NYT's The Daily podcast, Maggie Haberman critiqued President Trump's address to Congress, questioning the significance of his claims regarding popular vote victory. Haberman noted the absence of bipartisan escort traditionally seen during such speeches, identifying a shift toward heightened partisanship as evidenced by the Democrat's reluctance to formally acknowledge Trump. The episode marked moments of protest and division, foreshadowing a contentious political landscape that's further exacerbated by the current divide between the two parties.
There was nothing historic about it other than that it happened.
This year, Democrats decided not to be part of that committee. So right away this was a new moment.
There were other signs of democratic protest. He's being applauded by Republicans... Most Democrats are refusing to stand.
It foretold a very, very intensely partisan night that was about to come.
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