1. ‘This is more work’
In a remarkable interview with Reuters to mark his first 100 days as president (tomorrow’s the day; light a candle), Donald Trump opened up about the stresses of the job and his transformation from reality TV star to top most-powerful human.
‘I loved my previous life’
I loved my previous life. I had so many things going. This is more work than in my previous life. I thought it would be easier. You’re really into your own little cocoon ... I like to drive. I can’t drive anymore.
– Donald Trump
2. It ain’t easy being Kim
Trump also shared a surprisingly sympathetic appraisal of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. “He’s 27 years old, his father dies, took over a regime, so say what you want but that’s not easy, especially at that age ... I’m just saying that’s a very hard thing to do.”
3. ‘A major, major conflict’
“There’s a chance that we could end up having a major, major, conflict with North Korea, absolutely,” Trump said. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urged new sanctions on North Korea, warning of ‘catastrophic consequences’ otherwise.
4. About that Nafta U-turn
EXCLUSIVE: Trump tells @Reuters he was 'psyched to terminate NAFTA' before telephone calls from Canadian, Mexican leaders pic.twitter.com/5LB4JiqRfY
— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) April 28, 2017
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6. Trump addresses NRA
In an address to the National Rifle Association, Trump told members: “The eight-year assault on your second amendment freedoms has come to a crashing end.”
No guns allowed
.@NRA wants to see guns everywhere...except for at their convention! #NRA2017 #NRAAM2017 via @VPCinfo pic.twitter.com/soKlbzQ05O
— igorvolsky (@igorvolsky) April 28, 2017
7. UK had info on Trump-Moscow ties
The British government was given details last December of allegedly extensive contacts between the Trump campaign and Moscow, according to court papers.
... and another thing:
Douglas Brinkley says it's one of the worst #100Days since FDR https://t.co/yVSWb1UUh2 pic.twitter.com/35Y7fwZqlV
— David Catanese (@davecatanese) April 28, 2017
... and another thing:
She has no idea where she is. Literally pic.twitter.com/m4EN3CN5F0
— Ross Crombie (@RossCrombie) April 27, 2017
