Watch: Trump speculated that diversity policies were factor in plane crash – but provided no evidence

Donald Trump stood before the White House press room cameras on Thursday to perform a traditional presidential duty – consoler-in-chief during a time of tragedy.

He said the country was in mourning, shared his condolences during “an hour of anguish” and paid tribute to first responders and the victims.

Then he sharply pivoted – providing yet another reminder of how his new presidency is going to be very different.

It will be combative. It will be unscripted. And it will be quick to point the finger