Trump asked in 60 Minutes interview whether he could avoid insulting Democrats for six months to reach a deal
In a 60 Minutes interview airing Sunday, correspondent Ross Douthat asked President Trump whether he could refrain from insulting Democrats for six months if it were necessary to reach a legislative deal.
✓ Verified
- ✓Ross Douthat interviewed President Trump for 60 Minutes. (60 Minutes, verified journalist source)
- ✓The interview aired on Sunday. (60 Minutes description)
- ✓Douthat asked Trump about refraining from insulting Democrats during negotiations. (60 Minutes description)
~ Interpretation
- ~The question reflects debate about whether Trump's rhetoric affects his ability to work with opposition lawmakers. (Structural inference from the reported question, not explicitly stated by source)
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