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Breaking down whether Democrats didn't stand and clap for child battling cancer at Trump speech

The article from MSN discusses a controversial moment during former President Donald Trump's 2018 State of the Union address where he introduced Grace Eline, a 10-year-old girl battling brain cancer. The contention arose because some Democrats did not stand or clap during this part of the speech, leading to accusations that they were disrespecting Grace. However, the article clarifies that the Democrats' lack of applause was not directed at Grace but was a reaction to Trump's policies and his presence. It points out that many Democrats did stand and applaud for Grace, and the narrative that they didn't was largely pushed by conservative media to paint Democrats in a negative light. The piece also includes reactions from various political figures and media outlets, highlighting the politicization of the event and the broader implications of how such moments are interpreted and reported in the media.

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