In an interview with Reuters, said:
I loved my previous life. I had so many things going. This is more work than in my previous life. I thought it would be easier.
His company is privately held and has no board of directors for him to answer to.
Reuters – Exclusive: Trump says he thought being president would be easier than his old life
Trump remarked to a group of African-American leaders during Black History month,
Frederick Douglass is an example of somebody who’s done an amazing job and is getting recognized more and more, I notice.
Trump’s phrasing implies he thought Frederick Douglass was still alive. Douglass was an escaped slave and national leader of the abolitionist movement in the 19th century.
Later that month, Trump later signed legislation to honor the 200th anniversary of Douglass’ birth.
The Washington Post – Trump implied Frederick Douglass was alive. The abolitionist’s family offered a ‘history lesson.’
The Atlantic – Donald Trump’s Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Politico – Trump signs law to honor 200th anniversary of Frederick Douglass’ birth
Serving as Trump’s Attorney General, Sessions recused from the investigation into Russian election interference. himself per a Department of Justice regulation that disallows officials from investigating campaigns they were a part of.
As head of the FBI, Sessions explained that Department of Justice regulations required he do so. The rule in question states that DoJ employees cannot “participate in a criminal investigation or prosecution if he has a personal or political relationship with any person or organization substantially involved…or who would be directly affected by the outcome.”
After, Trump repeatedly attacked his Attorney General, demanding he reverse his recusal. Sessions ultimately resigned the day after the 2018 midterm elections.
Trump continued to attack Sessions after, especially amid Sessions’ 2020 candidacy for Alabama’s US Senator.
Business Insider – Jeff Sessions explains why he recused himself from Trump campaign-related investigations
Business Insider – Jeff Sessions says he has no regrets over recusing himself from the Russia investigation
The New York Times – Trump Asked Sessions to Retain Control of Russia Inquiry After His Recusal
The Hill – Trump attacks Sessions: A ‘total disaster’ and ‘an embarrassment to the great state of Alabama’
This appeared to be an attempt to profit on his office, which is a violation of the Emoluments Clause.
The Hill – Mar-a-Lago doubles initiation fee to $200,000
The Business Insider – Mar-a-Lago, the Florida resort where Trump has spent 25 days since taking office, sees huge boost in revenue
Trump received 304 Electoral College votes in 2016. Of the 10 elections from his own in 2016 to Ronald Reagan’s first in 1980, Trump only won more Electoral College votes than George W. Bush in 2000 and 2004.
USA Today – Trump falsely claims biggest electoral win since Reagan
Wikipedia – List of United States presidential elections by Electoral College margin
He explained at a rally about the phrase that he “hated it,” but when it received a positive response at a rally, continued repeating it like he “meant it.”
The Washington Post – Trump explains why he ‘didn’t like’ the phrase ‘drain the swamp’ but now does
The North Korean dictator appeared to react with some confusion. During the meeting, Trump also prompted an incredulous look when he saluted a North Korean officer.
NPR – An Upbeat Trump Praises Kim’s Commitment To Denuclearize After Singapore Summit
Daily Mail – Hilarious moment Kim Jong-un looked VERY unimpressed after Trump asks photographers to make them look ‘nice and handsome and thin and perfect’
The remark came during a G7 meeting in closed-door discussions between heads of state. The Wall Street Journal, which broke the story, cited a senior EU official.
25 million people represents a fifth of the Mexican population, and about two and a half times the estimated number of undocumented immigrants in the United States.
The Wall Street Journal – Behind the Scenes at G-7 Meetings, Allies Dismayed by Trump’s Jabs
Pew Research Center – 5 facts about illegal immigration in the U.S.
Trump made the remarks in an interview with Bill O’Reilly. When O’Reilly said that “Putin’s a killer,” Trump likened the United States to Russia and its human rights violations, replying that “there are a lot of killers. You think our country’s so innocent?”
USA Today – Trump says America isn’t so innocent
NBC News – Trump, Challenged About Putin, Says ‘Our Country’s So Innocent?’
CNN – Trump defends Putin: ‘You think our country’s so innocent?’
