Overview
- The New York Times published a data-driven analysis Monday that reviewed hours of White House cabinet meetings and counted instances where officials praised President Donald Trump, credited him for successes, or attacked his opponents.
- The report found that on average at least one in every six sentences in those meetings either flattered the president, gave him credit, or criticized his political foes.
- The Times produced a graphic that quantifies the behavior and compares remarks in Trump’s second term with his first term, showing a notable increase in complimentary and partisan language.
- Commentators and historians reacted strongly on social media, calling the pattern embarrassing and warning it could weaken the cabinet’s role as an independent source of advice.
- So far there has been no prominent institutional response from named cabinet members and coverage has focused on documenting the tone of meetings and its implications for democratic norms.