An Interview With the President

The Daily

01/09/26

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Four White House reporters from The New York Times sat down with President Trump on Wednesday for an extended interview in the Oval Office.

David E. Sanger, one of the reporters, walks us through their conversation.

Guest: David E. Sanger, a White House and National Security Correspondent for The New York Times

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The many faces of Mr. Trump: what we saw when we interviewed the president.
On topic after topic, President Trump made clear that he would be the arbiter of any limits to his authorities, not international law or treaties.

Photo: Doug Mills/The New York Times

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