When a journalist is recognized to ask a question, whomever they are, their first words should be, “Thank you (whomever they are addressing, I am (first and last names, with the news organization and location assigned). Usually their name tages are not large enough for us to read on tV.
If their question is “Do you still beat you significant other?”, the responder should state that is inappropriate and you must leave while selecting another journalist as the previous on is escorted from the room and all credentials they have are removed. A subsequent video e-mail will be sent to his employer with instructions as to whether they can reapply or it is permanent.