Melania Trump’s remarks on president’s empathy appear to spark laughter

“His empathy transcends the role.” First lady Melania Trump made a comment about President Donald Trump’s empathy, causing him to shrug and drawing laughter from the crowd during a Military Mother’s Day event.

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