Why is it that you and others can't talk about an issue without "Orange Man Bad" becoming involved? I believe that sort of thing is called deflecting.
Stay on topic please.
Are you OK with what he said? You share that view?
Does anyone doubt that if the NV had offered him a hotel deal in Hanoi, he'd be on that trip with Jane in a heartbeat?
A guy who would say that is as bad as Hanoi Jane, IMHO.
Your outrage is extremely selective.