>>Thank you, but I didn't think you had to do that.
>>This is what I saw: Acosta's attempting to clarify Trump's view regarding migrants and the caravan in the context I mentioned before... As everyone can see, Trump never really answers the question, giving back answers like "that's my opinion" and "they weren't actors". Clearly, dismissive.

How about this:

Q1: "Why do you describe the approaching migrant caravan as an invasion?"

I'd suggest that if the question isn't dripping with condescending hostility, it might elicit a more newsworthy response. It is all about news rather than landing hits, right?

Q2: Did you say that Mexican Immigrants are rapists?

(hint: I also went back to source on that one, and he didn't. He even pointed to Hispanics in the crowd and said "not like you, or you." It's the most appalling Fake News.)

You only need to watch the rest of the briefing to see that non-combative questions elicit the most useful responses. A reporter who wants to report news rather than taking a slap, ought to be able to figure that out.

As an example, he was asked about the Mueller investigation. The response was contrary to the Fake News about his intentions, so definitely news- but where was that reported?

Sheesh, at one point a person with a plummy British accent asks whether there's a chance peace might break out between Trump and media and/or the sides of the house. Sheesh, it's the sort of question I'd like to ask myself if given an opportunity. What was the reply? I would have thought this sufficiently interesting news to be plastered everywhere. Instead there's wall to wall coverage of Acosta the martyr.

Somebody even asked him about the role of God. Did you read about that?

Did you know that when asked about things he wished he could change in his first 2 years, Trump responded he wished sometimes he used a softer tongue? Is that news?

What about trade with Japan and tariffs? Trump was able to rattle off deficit figures. Is either of those newsworthy?

Does Trump think he can work with Pelosi? He answered that.

FWIW, some reporters only got one question. Two seems to be discretionary.

If you relied on some networks, it appears that all that happened at the briefing was the martyrdom of Acosta.