State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce raised eyebrows Tuesday after a reporter’s question about U.S.–Iran nuclear talks turned into what critics called a North Korea state media-esque moment of praise for President Donald Trump .

A journalist asked Bruce about recent reports suggesting the U.S. was open to allowing Iran limited low-level uranium enrichment as part of ongoing negotiations. “Is there going to be a new round of talks anytime soon?” the reporter asked.

Bruce sidestepped the question and pointed to a social media post by Trump: “You did see the President Trump tweet, didn’t you?”

The reporter replied, “I didn’t think that would completely negate the reporting.”

Bruce let out a loud laugh.

“I appreciate that. I think that’s the biggest guffaw I’ve had here,” she said,

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