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Donald Trump on the campaign, the White House, and the experience of becoming president
In this Joe Rogan Experience excerpt, Donald Trump reflects on his path from The Apprentice and major business projects to running for president and entering the White House. He describes how public treatment changed during the campaign, shares the surreal feeling of arriving at the White House, and recalls seeing historic spaces like the Lincoln Bedroom for the first time.
From celebrity guest to political target
Talks about being warmly received on TV appearances before politics and how that changed once he ran for president.
First impressions of the presidency
Describes the surreal feeling of entering the White House and seeing the Lincoln Bedroom for the first time.
From business career to presidential run
Reflects on campaign decisions, The Apprentice, and the transition from business and entertainment into politics.
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Media reception before and during the campaign
Trump discusses how he was received on TV shows before his campaign and how that changed once he became a political candidate.
Choosing to run for president
He explains the timing of his decision to run, including his work on The Apprentice and other business commitments.
First moments in the White House
Trump describes the emotional, surreal feeling of arriving at the White House and viewing the Lincoln Bedroom.
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private private stuff business but now all of a sudden you're inside the White House the biggest thing was just that first moment of being in this hallowed it was really a hallowed place to me it was it was beyond to me that's that was the experience it was a surreal experience and then with time that wears
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