Trump reads a children’s book on Usha Vance’s podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himself
Summary
President Donald Trump appeared on the "Storytime with the Second Lady" podcast, where he read a children’s book about presidents playing sports and spending time at the White House. During the reading, he talked about previous presidents, shared personal thoughts about his time in the White House, and made light comments about his own habits and physique.Key Facts
- President Trump read the book "Presidents Play!" on Usha Vance’s podcast, which features presidents enjoying sports and recreation at the White House.
- The podcast was recorded in the Oval Office in mid-June and included decorations like a stuffed bald eagle and a Lego globe.
- Trump commented on past presidents, calling Lyndon Johnson “a tough cookie” and Ronald Reagan “a high-quality person.”
- He made jokes about Herbert Hoover inventing “Hoover Ball” and said Barack Obama was not likely a good basketball player.
- Trump mentioned he mostly reads newspapers during his presidency and often reads stories about himself.
- He talked about a ballroom being built on the White House grounds, above where John Quincy Adams used to swim.
- Trump reflected on his own weight, joking that he doesn’t want to be heavier than William Howard Taft, the heaviest president.
- The podcast episode was posted online on a Friday and is part of a series where guests read picture books to children.
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