President Donald Trump's hectic days, fueled by his "everything's business" mentality, combine policy decisions, news conferences, and meetings into a never-ending political machination.
"Everything's business" is the only idea on US President Donald Trump's mind when he wakes up. It's political business now. His 78-year-old vigor defies expectations, according to the New York Post, setting an unrelenting tempo that starts before sunrise and lasts far into the night.Trump starts moving as soon as his boots touch the ground, setting off yet another hectic day in the White House. Trump enjoys a fluid, high-energy setting where meetings flow naturally and introductions are made spontaneously, in contrast to the rigidly regimented presidencies of the past.
A moving White House
Trump has transformed the West Wing into a bustling hub of activity in place of customary sit-downs, frequently fusing one topic into another. He has a gregarious, almost theatrical, approach and enjoys the chemistry that arises from chance meetings.
His chief of staff, Susie Wiles, sums up the administration's rapid pace by saying, "We have a country to save."
The outcome? A White House that is more like a dynamic headquarters where people and ideas collide, converge, and change in real time rather than a fortress.
A handshake and a Band-Aid
Shaking hands is one of the things Trump does more than sign executive orders. His right hand has so many bruises and scratches from the regular grip-and-greet routine with fans and dignitaries that it is nearly permanently marked by a huge Band-Aid the color of flesh.
He has an unrelenting schedule. He has met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in high-profile meetings, signed 500 executive actions, and spoken with dozens of US officials and foreign leaders in less than three weeks.
The press and politics
Trump's relationships with the media differ greatly from those of his predecessor. He frequently takes the time to speak with reporters one-on-one during crowded news conferences where questions are asked from all directions. Supporters and press gallery spectators alike have given his 27-year-old press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, standing ovations, making her a growing star in her own right.
At night in Mar-a-Lago
When the day finally slows down, Trump occasionally makes his way to his Palm Beach estate, Mar-a-Lago, where club members cheer him as he enters the golden terrace. The menu, which includes "Mary Trump's meatloaf," is as varied as the patrons.
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