That’s what it is,” Mr Trump said. Mr Trump, who draws energy off of instantaneous feedback, appeared to speak more slowly than usual and in a monotone, seemingly affected by a largely mum audience. “I was told that, ‘Sir, you won’t hear a murmur in the room,’” Mr Trump continued. Mr Trump, speaking to reporters before his arrival at the base, acknowledged the gathering was costly but said it was worth it for a “great spiritizing.”The event was organised by Mr Hegseth’s team, which did not initially invite Mr Trump. I don’t want him to get so good, I hate that, you know?” Mr Trump said.