Read TIME’s ‘What Trump Has Built’ Interview Transcript

TIME reports that Trump sat down for an interview with TIME at the White House on Sept. 28[2]. It says the interview was conducted by TIME Senior Political Correspondent Eric Cortellessa and Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs[2].According to TIME, Trump covered the war with Iran, the artificial intelligence boom, the Federal Reserve, the Supreme Court, and his outlook for the midterms[2].In its cover story, TIME writes that officials are preparing for the likelihood of losing the House—and perhaps the Senate[1] in the midterms.TIME reports that when asked about pre-emptive pardons for aides, Trump suggests he will, offering a familiar justification: "Sleepy Joe gave pardons to everybody."[1]The transcript shows Trump telling TIME that "we have a very hostile Fed board"[2] and adding, "I don't blame Kevin Warsh."[2]When TIME asked why he is so focused on construction projects, the magazine reports Trump replied: "The White House is a very special symbol.[1]" TIME says that when asked what he would miss most, Trump answered: "This beautiful room."[3]In an MS NOW opinion piece, Dan Froomkin called the interview a huge missed opportunity[4] and wrote that "Trump steamrolled them."[5]