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Viewers of President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress witnessed the moment he honored Carryn Owens, the widow of fallen U.S. Navy Special Operator Senior Chief William “Ryan” Owens.
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Quite a moment. Trump honors Carryn Owens, widow of slain Navy SEAL William “Ryan” Owens. https://t.co/XLccbx9eRq pic.twitter.com/enlBbzEBh0
— Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) March 1, 2017
And when the camera panned, viewers noticed that some representatives in attendance did not stand or clap.
Ah. Some Democrats sitting while applauding Ryan Owens's widow. Come on, people #JointSession pic.twitter.com/15OJia1q0f
— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) March 1, 2017
Sobbing widow of slain Navy Seal receives 2 minute standing ovation.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz & Keith Ellison stay firmly seated, no claps
— Benny (@bennyjohnson) March 1, 2017
FOR THE RECORD: Carryn Owens had 2 ovations.
DWS & Ellison stood for her intro.
The really long, emotional 2 min one, they did not stand.— Benny (@bennyjohnson) March 1, 2017
Several Democrat representatives, including Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Keith Ellison, were seen sitting, completely unmoved, during the tribute.
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Some Democrats sitting in the crowd were easy to recognize; the female representatives were wearing white:
Keep your eye out tonight as Democratic #WomenWearWhite in support of women’s rights during the #JointSession! pic.twitter.com/4l4TUc79RQ
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) February 28, 2017
