Question # 43

What is the most effective way to handle a hostile journalist’s question at a press briefing?

Options:

A.

Ignore the question and call on another journalist

B.

Respond calmly, factually, and redirect to core message

C.

Argue with the journalist publicly to defend the U.S. position strongly

D.

End the briefing immediately to avoid escalation

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