"The comments came from a newly published Vanity Fair profile that ruffled the feathers of many within the Trump administration. Readers were taken aback by the candid nature of some of Wiles's comments, which seemed to outright contradict the president at times. In response to the story's publication, Wiles called it a disingenuously framed hit piece. Other cabinet members rushed to social media to vouch for her, as well."
"The report continued: Trump, 79, reiterated that he avoids alcohol, saying in the interview he has a possessive and addictive type personality and that he wasn't offended by her word choice. No, she meant that I'm you see, I don't drink alcohol. So everybody knows that but I've often said that if I did, I'd have a very good chance of being an alcoholic. I have said that many times about myself, I do. It's a very possessive personality, Trump said."
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles characterized President Donald Trump as having an alcoholic's personality, prompting backlash within the administration. Wiles labeled the coverage a disingenuously framed hit piece and other cabinet members publicly defended her. Trump told the New York Post he agreed with Wiles's characterization, reiterated that he does not drink, and said he has a possessive, addictive personality and would likely be an alcoholic if he drank. Trump said he had not read the coverage, criticized factual accuracy, and called reporter Chris Whipple misguided while reaffirming trust in Wiles.
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