ABC News limited it to a footnote banner, rather than addressing it directly,  essentially  saying in a footnote text banner, that POTUS kept politics out of his speech. so while the method was devious, (not talking directly about it), at least the message was delivered, at least in a more obtuse format.. so that not everyone would necessarily notice it, but those of use in tune with "Fake News" at least are seeing some degree of truth. To me this would be like seeing it in the classified section of the newspaper, having to "Look" for it, not seeing it on the front page)