14 June 2023 - dirty skill

Even Trump doesn't say "I'll solve it the same day the witch hunt is called off." Why are dirty politicians so bad at talking with the press? For example, suppose the reporter asks a probing but speculative question that hits too close. If you're known to be humorless, put on an expression of not quite hiding your amusement at the silly mistake, and decline comment. Or if you're like me, say "Oh, fascinating question! But the Oracle of Delphi requires animal sacrifice, you know. Are you prepared to go that far?"