A recent take on the rise and fall of Senator Harry Reid, mixed with a dash of politics from President Trump. In an interview with CBS News' Major Garrett, Trump discussed his administration at the National Prayer Breakfast, while Garrett dug deeper into the complex world of American politics.
Reid's career, which spanned over four decades, was marked by both bipartisan cooperation and divisive partisanship. A former Senate Majority Leader and one-time Senate Minority Whip, Reid played a pivotal role in shaping several landmark pieces of legislation, including the Affordable Care Act and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
Trump's comments on Reid and his administration are laced with characteristic bombast and skepticism. He expressed admiration for Reid's accomplishments but also attacked him personally, labeling him as "weak" and "ineffective."
Garrett skillfully pushed Trump to clarify his statements on several key issues, including the Iran nuclear deal and the ongoing investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. The exchange highlighted the deepening partisan divisions in Washington.
Throughout the conversation, Garrett maintained a steady hand, refusing to let the interview devolve into shouting matches or personal attacks. His professionalism earned him praise from Reid's supporters and detractors alike.
As for Trump, his responses were marked by characteristic unpredictability and an air of self-assurance that has become a hallmark of his public persona. He deftly steered the conversation back to himself, using every opportunity to promote his administration's accomplishments and deflect criticism.
The interview was broadcast on CBS News' The Takeout, a popular podcast series featuring in-depth conversations with newsmakers and thought leaders. Major Garrett is one of the network's lead anchors, known for his tough questioning style and deep understanding of American politics.
Reid's career, which spanned over four decades, was marked by both bipartisan cooperation and divisive partisanship. A former Senate Majority Leader and one-time Senate Minority Whip, Reid played a pivotal role in shaping several landmark pieces of legislation, including the Affordable Care Act and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
Trump's comments on Reid and his administration are laced with characteristic bombast and skepticism. He expressed admiration for Reid's accomplishments but also attacked him personally, labeling him as "weak" and "ineffective."
Garrett skillfully pushed Trump to clarify his statements on several key issues, including the Iran nuclear deal and the ongoing investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. The exchange highlighted the deepening partisan divisions in Washington.
Throughout the conversation, Garrett maintained a steady hand, refusing to let the interview devolve into shouting matches or personal attacks. His professionalism earned him praise from Reid's supporters and detractors alike.
As for Trump, his responses were marked by characteristic unpredictability and an air of self-assurance that has become a hallmark of his public persona. He deftly steered the conversation back to himself, using every opportunity to promote his administration's accomplishments and deflect criticism.
The interview was broadcast on CBS News' The Takeout, a popular podcast series featuring in-depth conversations with newsmakers and thought leaders. Major Garrett is one of the network's lead anchors, known for his tough questioning style and deep understanding of American politics.
Reid's accomplishments are still so underappreciated btw, he played such a huge role in shaping our country's laws 
and let's be real, Trump's comments on him were low-key petty 
but anyway, can't wait for more interviews like this! 
anyway, can't say I'm surprised by the drama between these two - it's like they're speaking different languages or something. Reid's legacy speaks for itself though, and it's cool to see someone finally giving him some respect (even if Trump doesn't know how to do it 
- Trump's all about himself, but it's actually kinda interesting to see how he tries to spin Reid's accomplishments while still dissing him 
. I mean, what even is the point of trying to be bipartisan when you're gonna just tweet fire at your opponents? 
The interview was super well-done by Garrett tho - he kept Trump on track and asked some tough questions that were much needed 
. I'm all about fair play in politics, and it's refreshing to see a journalist like Garrett who can keep the conversation civil despite Trump's antics 
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IT'S LIKE THEY'RE NOT EVEN TRYING TO HAVE A DEBATE ANYMORE! major garrett should get a medal for keeping the interview from getting too heated 
AND GOSH, REID DESERVES WAY MORE RESPECT THAN THAT FROM THE PRESIDENT!!! 
Trump's comments about Reid are so whack, fam! Like, can't he just acknowledge the dude did some good stuff? I mean, who doesn't love a strong leader like Reid? But no, Trump gotta go and label him "weak" and "ineffective". Like, what even is that? 
. I'm low-key impressed by his professionalism in the face of Trump's antics. The dude's got game 
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. And can we talk about how weird it is that Trump thinks Reid is "weak" and "ineffective" when Reid was the one leading those bipartisan efforts for years 
? I guess what's not surprising is how Trump always tries to deflect and steer the conversation back to himself, though 
. Garrett did a great job keeping the interview on track, tho 
what's your take on trump's comments towards reid and garrett's handling of the interview?
. I think Garrett did a great job of keeping the conversation focused and civil, though - it's always a challenge when you're dealing with someone like Trump who can be so unpredictable 
. I do wish more people would engage in thoughtful, respectful conversations about politics, rather than resorting to name-calling and personal attacks 
. But instead, Garrett showed us that there are still some decent folks in politics who care about having real conversations 
. As for Harry Reid, it's wild to think about all the stuff he accomplished during his career – that Affordable Care Act was a game-changer for so many people 
then again, can't blame him for being mad at reid, he did get roasted by some big names in his own party 
it's like Reid spent decades trying to bring people together and that's not something Trump can stomach - he needs his opponents to be super villainous for him to feel good about himself. but still, Major Garrett did a great job keeping the conversation on track 
