Washington post reporter mary jordan about her biography of first lady Melania Trump. The book is called the art of her deal. She was interviewed by usa today Washington Bureau chief susan page. Its great to talk to you. How are you . It seems to me Melania Trump is the most mysterious first lady weve ever had in modern times, the one we know the least about. Do you think that is true . I do. Thats why set up to do this because i thought that was just this strange void of facts, information. During the 2016 campaign i remember turning to the editor in the newsroom. I worked at the Washington Post and saying if donald trump wins, his wife is an immigrant, especially at the time he was having a rally that day really about the wall and keeping immigrants out. I started making calls and i just come it was shocking how little was known about basic biographical information. Donald trump has been in the public eye for ever it seems like. Why do we know so little about melania . Theres a bunch
Jennifer epstein, from bloomberg, thank you for joining us. Rating, what was the what is the sense of those watching or those reporting like you about how the first night went . Itst you know, i think depends on the perspective that somebody has, if they are a Political Insider they might say that this was not enough leastcians speaking, at until the end of the evening, i think both Bernie Sanders and Michelle Obama have gotten high marks for their speeches, which were a bit complementary and kind of both talking about the ultimate goal of defeating donald trump, Michelle Obama talked about the line that was kind of central to her Convention Speech in 2016 when they go low, we go high, and saying that still applies despite everything that has happened in these last four years, and she stands by it. So, it was also just a mix of different people from around the country, which you will see a little bit less over the next few days, but there were powerful moments in there as well. There i
Democratic ticket. K looks atey beycho campaign news. You can join the conversation on facebook and twitter. Washington journal is next. Good morning, this is the washington journal for august 18. There is the Wisconsin Center in milwaukee, site of some of the activity of the Democratic National convention. A lot of it being done by zoom and other means. Day one taking place yesterday. Day two tonight and it will feature speeches by bill clinton , alexandria of garcia cortez, and dr. Jill alexandria ocasiocortez, and dr. Jill biden. You can watch on cspan and cspan. Org or follow wrong or follow along on our cspan radio app. We will get your impressions of the first set of the convention. What you think of the format and the speakers that were featured. Among them, Michelle Obama. If you support joe biden, collis that call us at 202 7488000, if you support ,resident trump, 202 7488001 and if you support if you are undecided, 202 7488002. Our Facebook Page if you want to post there, fac
Works. All programs are also available as podcasts. It is great to talk with you. It seems to me that Melania Trump is the most mysterious, if thats true . Guest i certainly do. Thats why i set out to do this because i thought there was a strange fact of information. I remember turning to the editor of the news room saying it his wife is in emigrants especially at the time so i started making calls and it was shocking how little was known about the basic biographical information. Why did we know so little about Melania Trump . Melania trump . Guest theres a bunch of different reasons. Right around the time that whole area also she wants it that way. People said i got the call dont talk to anybody. People make a lot of assumptions about heard that you discovered not to be true. Talk about those. Guest because we didnt see her on the campaign trail is kind of dismissed her as if she isnt a player. She does have an influence on her husband. After a rally complicated in the car. She would
Protesters want were going to discuss that its time to students i q. Just 2 days after the 1st deadly clashes in decades between china and india both countries now calling for a peaceful resolution but the violence also comes at a time when the u. S. Has strengthened that relationship with india and has seen increased tensions with china argues rachel bludgeons is joining us live from the newsroom with the latest developments there rachel well manella secretary of state my pompei was to meet with one of chinas top officials today amid increased tensions between washington and beijing from trade disputes to involvement in hong kong to the coronavirus the meeting is expected to cover a range of topics but it could now include the latest dispute between china and india has. Confirm that at least 20 of us soldiers were killed following border clashes with china on monday but has yet to report a number of casualties on its side political observers suspect chinas decision not to release the