I watched the interview for myself then thought about what he said and why. I wanted to immunize myself against the posts flooding the internet after any Trump appearance that always seek to inaccurately shape what was said.

I appreciate his reiteration of key points so people learn them and can repeat them. Very savvy. I also listen for additions to "the basics" that signal where he's heading. I enjoyed the interview.

Fyi President Trump has ALWAYS been against the covid fear porn. mask mandates, vaxx mandates, vaxxing kids and young people and school closures. He's also pointed out Big Pharmas impact on politicians and government agencies; specifically highlighted Pfizers huuuuge influence and called out boosters as $$$ motivated

He has always highlighted survival rates and therapeutics including monoclonal therapy which cured him and that he wanted to be available at zero cost to all citizens.

By being for choice rather than anti vaxx he's avoided weaponizing TDS to attack Democrats, Independents and apoliticals who are also pro choice/have questions. He's avoided the "drumpfs not a doctor or scientists; just a conspiratard" attacks which allows real doctor and scientist voices to emerge.

Finally, from a persuasion perspective, he's powerfully positioned himself to slowly lead on this issue. Its called pacing. Those who you hope to influence must first feel that you're one of them.

Unlike Trump, sincere yet aggressive and emotional anti vaxxers have ZERO understanding of persuasion and are frustrated when they frequently fail to influence loved oned. Too bad they didn't read Scott Adams book, 'Win Bigly' which explains the basics of Trumps persuasion genius; basics they could easily use too.