President Donald Trump appears as a guest on second lady Usha Vance’s children’s podcast, “Storytime with the Second Lady,” where guests read picture books to children. Multiple outlets report that Trump reads the children’s book “Presidents Play!,” published by the White House Historical Association. The book features illustrations of U.S. presidents engaging in sports and using the White House and its grounds for recreation.
While reading, Trump makes additional remarks that move beyond the book’s script. Several accounts describe him offering commentary on past presidents, including observations and jokes during the session. Outlets also note he comments on himself and his physical appearance, and that his remarks include discussion of how he is spending time in the White House. One outlet specifically mentions Trump promoting an extensive ballroom he is building on the White House grounds.
The episode is reported as prerecorded. Overall, coverage focuses on the contrast between the podcast’s children’s reading format and Trump’s tendency to expand into broader, unscripted discussion.
