He doesn’t want to show that this is getting the best of him.”Mr. Trump has exhibited this behavior all his life, friends and family members say. In Fred Trump’s world, showing sadness or hurt was a sign of weakness. Mr. Trump’s father is still part of his life, said Andrew Stein, a former Manhattan borough president who has known the president for decades and has met regularly with him at the White House. Mr. Trump, he said, has often pointed up to the ceiling and referred to his father when they have been alone in the Oval Office. This article is based on interviews with more than 20 of Mr. Trump’s friends, political allies, administration members, family members, and current and former employees.

Source: New York Times July 28, 2020 09:00 UTC