The Many Faces of Trump: What We Saw When We Interviewed the President
The New York Times••world
Key Points:
- President Trump expressed grievances about perceived disrespect from the news media, the Norwegian Nobel Committee, New York City's mayor, Democratic officials, and some Republicans.
- During a visit, he acted as a gracious host, showcasing updates to the Oval Office and using a laser pointer to describe historic American portraiture.
- Trump adopted a fatherly tone toward aides like Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, referring to them as "kids" and noting he had gifted them their shoes.
- Reflecting on his past success in real estate, Trump suggested he might have been better at that than politics, while focusing on improving the White House as a residence.
- He aimed to project energy and resilience amid criticism about his health and
