Trump opened the speech with his usual anecdotes about “how hot” America is right now compared to its performance under his predecessor. But things went sideways as he found himself in front of the highly receptive audience, sketching out an alternate reality for himself in real time. The line coincided with a boast about being the best president ever. AdvertisementWithout an ounce of self-reflection, Trump then daydreamed about having a job where all he does is play golf and “make a little speech.”“I’d love the Fed job,” Trump said, surprised at Bessent’s rejection. Support $20/month (about $0.67/day) Platinum HuffPoster 🏆 Everything in the Gold TierAd-free access on the HuffPost website AND HuffPost appsEarly access to new featuresMembership to Platinum Club focus group Make a One Time Contribution Support HuffPost Already a member?

Source: Huffington Post November 20, 2025 00:33 UTC