WSJ: Advisers Ask Trump To Give Interviews Less Often
- 19.04.2026, 10:49
Because of contradictory statements.
Advisers to US President Donald Trump are increasingly urging him to limit spontaneous media appearances as they affect negotiations and general communication.
The Wall Street Journal reports that The Wall Street Journal.
According to the publication, concerns in Trump's team have increased amid his public activity during the escalating situation in the Middle East and negotiations with Iran. The president often makes harsh or uncoordinated statements that may differ from the official White House position.
In particular, Trump has repeatedly called reporters and made comments without consulting advisers, sometimes making loud or contradictory statements about the war and possible U.S. actions.
Sources say his closest aides have explicitly advised him to limit impromptu interviews because they only increase the sense of instability and create problems for communication with allies As the publication notes, he sometimes even jokes with White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt that he has already told reporters important news that she will only learn about after it is published.
The piece also says that Trump occasionally agrees to reduce the number of such contacts with the press, but later returns to his usual style of communication.
Trump's Scandalous Statements
Lately, Donald Trump has repeatedly made harsh statements regarding the war with Iran, which have caused widespread resonance and criticism. His rhetoric often went beyond traditional diplomacy and looked like direct threats.
In particular, he stated that "an entire civilization could perish" if Tehran does not comply with US demands, and also warned of a "night of hell" if it refuses to make concessions. In parallel, Trump allowed strikes on infrastructure and even talked about the possibility of destroying all of Iran's power plants.
In addition, he made contradictory statements regarding allies, in particular threatening to stop supplying weapons to Ukraine if Europe does not support his initiatives. Trump also urged partners to take control of the Strait of Hormuz on their own and said countries should "take their own oil," effectively distancing themselves from the U.S. role.