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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI didn't watch the whole photo op. Did Trump even bother petting Conan the dog?
I saw that Pence did, but I can understand that--he seems to understand the mind of subservient creatures ever loyal to their master and so it only makes sense they had a connection.
I didn't see any sign of affection from Trump, though.
I mean, come on. It's a dog. Not even a "Good boy" pat on the head?
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,681 posts)They didn't even look at him, let alone pet him.
TheCowsCameHome
(40,168 posts)Doreen
(11,686 posts)for Conan that he didn't?
Voltaire2
(13,021 posts)TeamPooka
(24,221 posts)considering how much he talks with both hands...
UniteFightBack
(8,231 posts)question everything
(47,471 posts)I think that this is the first White House, at least in our times, where there are no pets. Not even a canary..
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)He positioned himself to the other side of Pence to move away from her (the dog) and Melania stayed as far away as she could while still being in frame.
The dog behaved herself, unfortunately. No vicious maulings or unpleasant "accidents".