Trump Discusses Predecessors, Jokes About Weight on Children's Podcast

Former President Donald Trump made a guest appearance on the children's podcast "Storytime with the Second Lady," hosted by Usha Vance. Speaking from the White House Oval Office, Trump engaged in a lighthearted discussion, touching upon his favorite subject, real estate, and musing about his own physical readiness for swimwear.

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It’s the most powerful piece of real estate, probably in the world. Everything starts here, ends here, starts again

During the podcast, which coincided with America's 250th birthday celebration, Trump riffed on the habits of his White House predecessors. He flipped through a book titled "Presidents Play!," offering commentary on figures such as Abraham Lincoln's horseback riding, John Quincy Adams's creek swimming, Franklin D. Roosevelt's indoor pool, and Gerald Ford's outdoor pool.

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I don’t know if I look good in a bathing suit. I haven’t had a bathing suit in a long time. I’m too busy

Trump also shared his thoughts on other presidents' pastimes. He noted John F. Kennedy was a sailor and "the second most good-looking president," while describing Bill Clinton, a jogger, as "actually was a nice guy." He expressed doubt about Barack Obama's basketball skills and commented on William Howard Taft, the heaviest president, joking about not wanting to supersede his record.

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I like Bill Clinton a lot

The former president also touched upon the current state of the country, describing it as being "under a little bit of a ledge right now." He expressed optimism that the nation would navigate its challenges successfully, stating, "we're going to go the other [way]."

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I don’t know if he’s a good basketball player. I tend to doubt it