The Daily An Interview With the President
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Jan 9, 2026 
David E. Sanger, a seasoned White House correspondent for The New York Times, joins President Trump for a revealing conversation. They explore Trump's perspective on the U.S. role in Venezuela, where he expresses a strong view on American intervention. The discussion touches on international law, with Trump asserting his authority over it. Sanger notes Trump's evolving stance on immigration, revealing unexpected support for reform. Additionally, Trump claims artificial intelligence will boost job creation, painting an optimistic picture of the economy.
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Interview As A Foreign-Policy Manifesto
- Trump used a long Oval Office sit-down to try to explain a new, muscular U.S. foreign-policy vision.
- David E. Sanger saw the interview as an attempt to shape a second-term legacy through forceful action abroad.
Colombia Call Interrupted The Interview
- A sudden off-the-record call from Colombia's president interrupted the interview and drew other aides into the Oval Office.
- The Times had reporters at both ends of that call, revealing President Petro's alarm about becoming a target.
Personal Morality As The Primary Check
- President Trump framed U.S. use of military power as justified by threats and national interest rather than international law.
- He told reporters his personal morality is the primary check on force, not treaties or institutions.