President Trump's Cabinet Meetings Marked by Unprecedented Levels of Flattery, Analysis Shows
A recent analysis by The New York Times reveals that officials in President Trump's Cabinet meetings spend at least one out of every six sentences praising him. This level of public flattery is considered historically unusual. The analysis compared televised Cabinet meetings from Trump's first term to those in his second term, noting a shift from occasional pushback to more consistent praise. Statements from Cabinet officials often echo Trump's public claims, such as assertions that certain international conflicts would not have occurred under his leadership. This environment of flattery contrasts with national polls showing low approval ratings for Trump during his second term. Experts suggest that this approach deviates from presidential norms, where dissent and diverse opinions are typically encouraged to foster sound policy decisions. 
