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Trump Discusses Presidents and Weight on Usha Vance Podcast

Donald Trump appeared on Usha Vance's podcast, where he read a children's book and discussed past presidents, including ranking John F. Kennedy as the second-most good-looking president. During the conversation, Trump also made a remark about needing to be careful not to become the heaviest U.S. president.

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Trump Discusses Presidents and Weight on Usha Vance Podcast

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What Happened

Former President Donald Trump recently appeared on "Storytime," a podcast hosted by Usha Vance. During the episode, Trump read from a children's book and engaged in a discussion about U.S. presidents.

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In his remarks, Trump commented on the appearance of past presidents, stating that he considers John F. Kennedy to be the "second-most good-looking president." He also made a lighthearted comment about his own physical condition, telling Vance that he needs to "be careful" he doesn't become the heaviest U.S. president, referencing William Howard Taft.

The podcast appearance saw Trump discussing a range of topics, including presidents and sports, as well as reflecting on his own presidency and personal attributes.

Key Facts

  1. 1

    Donald Trump appeared on Usha Vance's podcast, "Storytime."

  2. 2

    During the podcast, Trump read a children's book.

  3. 3

    Trump discussed past U.S. presidents.

  4. 4

    Trump ranked John F. Kennedy as the second-most good-looking president.

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    Trump joked about needing to be careful not to become the heaviest U.S. president.

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    Trump referenced William Howard Taft in relation to presidential weight.

How outlets are framing this

The same facts, told 5 ways. Read them side by side and draw your own conclusions.

daily-beastThe Daily Beast
Highlights Donald Trump's ranking of JFK's appearance and his comments on presidential weight during a podcast appearance.
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seattlepiSeattle PI
Reports on Donald Trump reading a children's book on Usha Vance's podcast and subsequently discussing past presidents and himself.
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people-magazinePeople
Emphasizes Donald Trump's specific comment calling JFK the 'second-most good-looking president' during a children's storytime segment on a podcast.
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washington-examinerWashington Examiner
Details Donald Trump's joke on the podcast about avoiding becoming the heaviest U.S. president, mentioning William Howard Taft.
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thehillThe Hill
Focuses on Donald Trump's participation in Usha Vance's podcast, noting he read about presidents and sports.
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The Daily BeastThe Daily Beast
Thirsty Trump Says JFK Is 2nd Most Handsome President - The Daily Beast
Seattle PISeattle PI
Trump reads a children's book on Usha Vance's podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himself - Seattlepi.com
PBS NewsHourPBS NewsHour
Trump reads a children's book on second lady Usha Vance's podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himself
PeoplePeople
Trump Calls JFK the 'Second-Most Good-Looking President' During Children's Storytime - People.com
Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner
Trump tells Usha Vance he needs to be ‘careful’ he doesn’t become heaviest US president
Pittsburgh Post-GazettePittsburgh Post-Gazette
Trump reads a children's book on Usha Vance's podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himself
The HillThe Hill
Trump joins Usha Vance’s 'Storytime' podcast, reading on presidents and sports

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Full Coverage

7 articles · chronological

The Daily BeastThe Daily Beast
Thirsty Trump Says JFK Is 2nd Most Handsome President - The Daily Beast
Seattle PISeattle PI
Trump reads a children's book on Usha Vance's podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himself - Seattlepi.com
PBS NewsHourPBS NewsHour
Trump reads a children's book on second lady Usha Vance's podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himself
PeoplePeople
Trump Calls JFK the 'Second-Most Good-Looking President' During Children's Storytime - People.com
Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner
Trump tells Usha Vance he needs to be ‘careful’ he doesn’t become heaviest US president
Pittsburgh Post-GazettePittsburgh Post-Gazette
Trump reads a children's book on Usha Vance's podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himself
The HillThe Hill
Trump joins Usha Vance’s 'Storytime' podcast, reading on presidents and sports

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