WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump seemed pleasantly surprised when Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez jumped to her feet with other white-garbed female House members and cheered something he said.
The moment came when Trump said women have benefited most from the strong economy. The record number of female House members jumped to their feet and cheered.
Trump said, “You weren’t supposed to do that.”
Then he congratulated the women who hold seats in Congress. And the Democrats jumped up and high-fived each other, chanting “U-S-A!”
It was a rare exchange that crossed the partisan divide just a few days after Trump capitulated and agreed to reopen the government without any money for his border wall. Another budget deadline looms Feb. 15.
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