but he’s not wrong...
You are correct. You are also going to get thoroughly blasted here on FR, where unbiased analysis is not permitted.
President Trump could have chosen to have interviews in friendly venues, just as he could have tweeted more strategically. More sniper rifle, less shotgun blast.
In the end, the Left would have still lied about him, but why give ammo (and ratings!) to the enemy?
Sure he is