Two Hours, Scores of Questions, 23,000 Words: Our Interview With President Trump

Two Hours, Scores of Questions, 23,000 Words: Our Interview With President Trump

The New York Timesworld

Key Points:

  • President Trump conducted a nearly two-hour interview with four New York Times reporters in the Oval Office, discussing topics such as his role as commander in chief, immigration, U.S. foreign policy, and his health.
  • The interview included a 55-minute off-the-record phone call with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, attended by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with reporters present under the condition of confidentiality.
  • Additional participants during the interview included senior White House staff and a Times photographer, and the session also featured a tour of the official residence and parts of the West Wing with Trump.
  • The discussion opened with Trump's perspective on his global power and included various subjects like the Russia-Ukraine war, NATO, Venezuela strategy, and White