Why is Donald Trump avoiding the White House press corps?
Welcome to Wednesday’s Washington Secrets. So what is Donald Trump up to? It has been a low-profile week by the president’s TV camera-hogging standards, filled so far with private meetings that keep him away from the White House press corps. Could it be that a series of setbacks has knocked the spring from his step? Plus, why is Chinese tech giant Huawei thanking Washington for its recent spurt of growth?
TL;DR
- Donald Trump has maintained a low-profile week, avoiding the White House press corps.
- His public schedule has consisted of private meetings and "executive time."
- This period of low visibility follows a series of setbacks and a doctor's checkup.
- Some insiders compare his current tactic to his first term when he felt under attack.
- Trump has remained active on his Truth Social account and gave an interview to the New York Post's Pod Force One podcast.