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'I usually read stories about myself': Usha Vance faces backlash after inviting Trump to children's podcast

Second Lady Usha Vance runs a podcast where guests read picture books to children. But her latest guest could not impress the audience much, as social media users said President Donald Trump must not have read any book to his children. In Trump’s appearance on Vance’s “Storytime with the Second Lady,” podcast, which was posted online Friday, the president read “Presidents Play!” a children’s book from the White House Historical Association that features illustrations of the presidents enjoying sports and using the White House and its grounds for recreation.

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When Vance asked Trump if he has much time to read for fun while serving as president, he replied that he ends up mostly reading newspapers.

“I usually read stories about myself,” Trump said.

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