People nearby probably had the same expression:
Wait…what’s happening?
Trump continued with increasingly enthusiastic praise.
“Four straight years of perfect physical fitness scores! Incredible! Amazing! Maybe one of the greatest performances ever!”
At this point, Trump sounded less like a president and more like the head judge of a prime-time competition show announcing a finalist.
Then came the twist.
Trump called Thomas onto the stage.
Yes.
Onto.
The.
Stage.
Thousands of attendees watched as Trump stood beside the cadet for photos like a celebrity meet-and-greet session.




