On Sunday, President Donald Trump sat down for an interview with CBS’s ’60 Minutes.’ During his segment on the program, the president admitted that he does not trust everyone within his administration, according to The Hill.
An Overview of the President’s Statements
When asked about First Lady Melania Trump’s admission that she does not trust everyone within the West Wing, President Trump stated that he “feels the same way.”
“I don’t trust everybody in the White House. I’ll be honest with you.”
The commander-in-chief then went on to note the cut-throat nature of working in Washington D.C.
“I’m not a baby. It’s a tough business. This is a vicious place. Washington D.C. is a vicious, vicious place. The attacks, the bad mouthing, the speaking behind your back. You know, and in my way, I feel very comfortable here.”
During his interview, Trump also stated that he has prospects “on standby” who will fit well into his administration. When asked about the turnover rate of West Wing officials, the president stated that “everyone” exits “at some point.”
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