Trump’s Transition Business Largely Happens After Night Falls

The New York Times ^ | Dec. 14, 2024, 5:02 a.m. ET | Michael D. Shear

[E. Pluribus Unum]

It was past midnight in Florida this week when President-elect Donald J. Trump decided to mock Justin Trudeau on social media, calling the prime minister of America’s neighbor the “governor” of “the Great State of Canada.”

The middle-of-the-night jest was the latest reminder that Mr. Trump, a well-known night owl, seems to rev up after the sun goes down. He has been the president-elect (again) for 37 days, but he has been most active in the evenings, hosting lavish dinners, announcing nominations and firing off texts to his aides.

Of the more than 80 personnel announcements Mr. Trump has made since Election Day, 45 have been announced in social media posts and emails that he has sent after 6 p.m. Many have come after 10 p.m., prompting a wave of social media chatter and television coverage that sometimes continues throughout the night and into the early morning hours.

One of his veteran staff members said Mr. Trump was known to leave voice mail messages in the middle of the night saying: “This is your favorite president.” He sometimes follows up the next day, suggesting the person might want to share the audio with his friends and family.

Steven Cheung, who will be the communications director in Mr. Trump’s White House, said that “important work is being done day and night.” He added that the round-the-clock activity is a sign of how serious Mr. Trump is about getting work done starting on Day 1.

“The only complaints I’ve heard are from reporters who are angry their dinner plans at Le Dip and their cocktail parties are spoiled,” he said, referring to the restaurant Le Diplomate, a frequent gathering spot in Washington for journalists and their sources in government.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Trump has working dinners after the sun goes down!

OMG! What is he trying to hide? 🤡

[Larry Lucido]

So ominous!

[Larry Lucido]

Jill Biden always worked after sundown after Joe had his pudding and went to bed.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Sinister.

[iamgalt]

Ooooo how sinister after dark very scary

[Larry Lucido]

After midnight, we’re gonna shake your tambourine
After midnight, it’s all gonna be peaches and cream
We’re gonna cause talk and suspiction
We’re gonna give an exhibition
We’re gonna find out what it is all about
After midnight, we’re gonna let it all hang down

[lee martell]

Phil Collins singing: “Tonight, tonight tonight... We’re gonna make it right!”

[albie]

I suppose he should work in broad daylight at MSNBC so they can keep an eye on him?

[Yardstick]

Eric Clapton, After Midnight, Michelob commercial version...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuSGQPj6OAA

[rlmorel]

"...One of his veteran staff members said Mr. Trump was known to leave voice mail messages in the middle of the night saying: “This is your favorite President.” He sometimes follows up the next day, suggesting the person might want to share the audio with his friends and family.

Hahahahahahahahaha! I find this hilarious, even while it rings completely true to me! That sure does sound like Trump...I recognize that personality type!

[The Antiyuppie]

The old grey lady is an unusually nasty harridan.

[The Antiyuppie]

WAY PAST Biden’s bedtime.

[bgill]

Le Dip waiter, “You want fries with that?”

Lots of plates with $10 fries + $2 tip = $12. A 10 lb bag of potatoes is <$5 with 20 potatoes = 25 cents each. Watch a short video of what might have been hush puppies but the place was so loud I could barely hear the person speaking. A middle school lunchroom would be quieter so no way could you conduct a business lunch.

[Pete from Shawnee Mission]

Oh noes! A departure from the Normal sundown routine! Whirled Peas and applesauce with Nurse, nightime meds, and a 7:30 bedtime!

Sounds like The Incoming President keeps the same working hours as a Newspaper like the NYT. Brave search consolidator gives:

Newspaper Night Operations

Based on the search results, here’s an overview of what newspapers typically do at night:

Night reporting: Many newspapers have reporters and editors working overnight shifts to cover breaking news, especially in the evening and late-night hours. This is particularly true for local and regional newspapers, as well as those with a strong focus on crime, politics, or business reporting.

Budget meetings: Editors and senior staff often hold planning meetings in the evening to prioritize stories, assign coverage, and allocate resources for the next day’s edition.

Copy editing and design: Designers and copy editors work late into the night to finalize layouts, write headlines, and proofread articles for the next day’s paper.

Deadline-driven production: Newspapers with evening or late-night press runs have a fast-paced production cycle, with teams working together to meet tight deadlines. This may involve coordinating with reporters, editors, and designers to ensure all content is ready on time.

Online updates: Many newspapers continue to update their websites and social media channels throughout the night, reflecting breaking news and updates to ongoing stories.

[bigbob]

Joe went to bed at the time Trump is just getting started.

[ClearCase_guy]

The Democrats will try to impeach him over this — he’s obviously a Vampire.

[libertylover]

when President-elect Donald J. Trump decided to mock Justin Trudeau on social media, calling the prime minister of America’s neighbor the “governor” of “the Great State of Canada.”

Oh good grief NYT. He wasn't mocking Trudeau, it was a joke sone, I say a JOKE, and it reflects the close ties we have with Canada.

[CFW]

It made the media's job easier having a President that just worked between 10:00 a.m. and noon. All they had to do was wait for the WH talking point to arrive and then write their glowing article for the day.

Speaking of the media, compare the two headlines below:

[ridesthemiles]

HE is the HUMAN ENERGIZER BUNNY

[Don W]

No, he WAS mocking Turd-eau, and it’s well-deserved.

The little weasel is less popular in the vast majority of Canada than tooth decay.

Justine (finishing what his dishonorable father started) has taken our nation from respected and admired to loathsome and despised.