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Trump reads a children's book on second lady Usha Vance's podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himself
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump appeared on Second Lady Usha Vance's podcast, "Storytime with the Second Lady," where he read the children's book "Presidents Play!" and offered commentary on past presidents and his time in the White House.
- Trump made remarks about various presidents, describing Lyndon Johnson as a "tough cookie," Ronald Reagan as a "high-quality person," and joking about Barack Obama's basketball skills and golf hobby.
- He reflected on his own physique compared to past presidents, cautioning viewers to stay in good shape to avoid surpassing William Howard Taft as the heaviest president.
- Trump also promoted the new ballroom being built on the White House grounds and shared a message about America's current challenges, expressing optimism about making the country "greater than ever before."
- The podcast was pre-taped in the Oval Office and featured a unique set design including a bald eagle stuffed animal and Lego globe.
