Not much new in the 60 Minutes interview with President Trump.  Norah O’Donnell asked predictable questions, and Mr. Trump swatted them away like annoying insects.

 

Very little research behind Ms. O’Donnell’s line of inquiry; the government shutdown is Trump’s fault, ICE overdoes it, people will suffer if Obamacare is not extended.

 

The usual corporate media stuff.

 

For his part, the President relied on well-worn answers because the questions were predictable. He didn’t break a sweat.

 

The way you have to interview Chief Executives is to set up a specific situation. Example: When I asked Mr. Trump how he would deal with a “killer” like Putin.  You have to keep questioning short and provocative.  Fact-based.  Like, how do you KNOW the boats the U.S. are blowing up are drug-involved?

 

Ms. O’Donnell is a true believer in the liberal cause.  I know her.  She’s not corrupt like many of her peers, but does not think outside the establishment box.

 

I learned nothing from the interview.  If you did, please let me know.

 

See you this evening for the No Spin News.