In a unique appearance on the “Storytime with the Second Lady” podcast, President Donald Trump shared his thoughts while reading a children’s book entitled “Presidents Play!”. The podcast hosted by Usha Vance was released online featuring Trump offering commentary on past presidents, his own activities, and reflections on his tenure at the White House.
The episode, recorded in mid-June in the Oval Office, showcased Trump’s signature style, complete with a bald eagle stuffed animal, towers of books, and a Lego globe. When asked by Vance about his reading habits, Trump noted that he primarily reads newspapers, particularly stories about himself.
Throughout the reading, Trump commented on various presidents depicted in the book. He described Lyndon Johnson as a “tough cookie”, admired Ronald Reagan as a “high-quality person”, and ranked John F. Kennedy as “the second-most good-looking president”, leaving the top slot unclaimed.
He mentioned Richard Nixon’s troubled presidency, saying Nixon “got himself into trouble, I guess,” referencing the Watergate scandal. Herbert Hoover’s depiction playing “Hoover Ball” led to Trump’s remark that the game worked out better for Hoover than the economy during his presidency.
When Obama appeared in the book playing basketball, Trump expressed skepticism about his skills. Evoking Obama’s interest in golf, Trump remarked, “He won’t be in the Masters anytime soon.” He mentioned Bill Clinton’s jogging habit with approval, stating, “I like Clinton a lot,” though not planning to emulate his routine.
On Abraham Lincoln riding a horse, Trump humorously considered riding horses, commenting on the risks of falling and suggesting a slow, lazy horse for himself. Seeing John Quincy Adams swimming in Tiber Creek inspired a comment about the ballroom project on the South Lawn.
The book’s illustrations of physical activities led Trump to muse about his own appearance and fitness. Seeing Gerald Ford swimming, he joked about wearing a bathing suit. Noting William Howard Taft’s girth, Trump acknowledged being cautious not to surpass Taft’s record, advising young listeners to stay in shape.
When asked about celebrating July 4th, Trump advocated for appreciation of the nation’s greatness. He remarked on the country’s precarious position, promising improvements to make America greater than ever.
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