We've become good friends and a great working relationship. We talk almost constantly. I think that's really important. And I give him credit for being a fully engaged president. It is not the norm to have a president who's so deeply and personally engaged with members and especially the leadership. And I think it's going to be very important for the country going forward. You know, Kevin McCarthy famously buttered up Trump with pink and red starbursts, which were Trump's favorite candy. (17:26–17:33)
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Asserts that it is unusual for a president to be deeply engaged with congressional members and leadership.
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