Trump’s Light‑Hearted Remarks on US Presidents Shared in Kids’ Podcast

Washington, July 4 – President Donald Trump took part in a children’s podcast produced by second lady Usha Wens on Friday, delivering a playful review of several former U.S. presidents. The segment, titled "Storytime with the Second Lady," featured Trump reading from the White House Historical Association’s illustrated book "Presidents Play!" which showcases the hobbies and pastimes of past leaders.

Trump joked that he mostly reads newspaper articles about himself when he looks for reading material. He then highlighted a series of presidents: he called Lyndon B. Johnson "a very tough man," Ronald Reagan "a man of good qualities," and noted that Harry Truman liked walking around the White House grounds.

Speaking of Bill Clinton, Trump said, "He was really a good person. I like Bill Clinton a lot." He also referenced a picture of Abraham Lincoln on horseback, saying he would love to ride a horse too, though falling off would be unpleasant. Trump described Franklin D. Roosevelt, Gerald Ford and John F. Kennedy, adding that Kennedy was the second most attractive president.

On Richard Nixon, Trump recalled that the former president struggled to stay in office because many people put him in trouble, and he eventually got into trouble himself. He mentioned Barack Obama by his full name, commenting on a photo of Obama playing basketball and questioning his basketball skill, while noting Obama prefers golf and may not appear at the Masters tournament soon.

Recalling Dwight D. Eisenhower, Trump said he never used the White House putting green because he did not want to be seen golfing there; he preferred to be seen working. He joked that Herbert Hoover’s "Hoover Ball" succeeded more than his economic policies and said William Howard Taft was the heaviest president, warning he would avoid breaking that record while advising kids to stay fit.

At the end of the episode, Trump praised Usha Wens, saying everyone loves her and that it was an honor for him. When asked for a Fourth of July message for children, he proclaimed, "Our country is great. We are going to make America better than ever. July 4 is a wonderful day, a day to celebrate freedom." The nation is marking the 250th anniversary of its independence, and the White House has highlighted the celebration in its public‑relations agenda ahead of next year’s major commemorations.