Actually, I think you'll find it had less to do with a lack of reporters and more to do with the fact that his fragile ego, "big" brain and lack of clarity weren't on show for all to lau, sorry, see. Plus he probably didn't make it all about him, him and him. I expect he didn't repeat himself over and over either and probably stayed on track for most of his "speech" but I didn't watch all of it so......... Just an opinion or so I hear.
Here's a pretty picture...............