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Trump commandeers story hour, mocks Obama, sparks scandal warning

7/4/2026

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Trump Storytime Mockery

President Donald Trump turned a White House story hour into a platform for self-promotion and partisan commentary.
The Oval Office reading featured Trump as special reader on “Storytime with the Second Lady,” reading “Presidents Play!”.
Trump mocked Barack Obama, using a nickname and questioning the former president’s basketball ability.
Vice President JD Vance warned a Watergate-type scandal would now get only a news cycle.

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Trump Announces Projects

President Donald Trump announced a ballroom on the former Tiber Creek site and a triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery.
The podcast featured President Donald Trump reading the White House children’s book “Presidents Play” and offering commentary on former leaders.
He noted William Howard Taft was heaviest president and called John F. Kennedy second-most good-looking.
Trump said he will keep his own weight in check.

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Trump Storytime Mockery

President Donald Trump turned a White House story hour into a platform for self-promotion and partisan commentary.
The Oval Office reading featured Trump as special reader on “Storytime with the Second Lady,” reading “Presidents Play!”.
Trump mocked Barack Obama, using a nickname and questioning the former president’s basketball ability.
Vice President JD Vance warned a Watergate-type scandal would now get only a news cycle.

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