Atlantic reporters Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer faced a peculiar challenge when their scheduled interview with President Trump was abruptly canceled. Trump criticized them on Truth Social, prompting them to take unconventional measures. They obtained Trump's personal phone number, leading to a surprising phone interview where he initially picked up. After this connection, Trump inadvertently called them at 1:28 a.m., resulting in a bizarre but successful outcome. Ultimately, the reporters highlighted the unpredictability of securing interviews with political figures in today's media landscape.
In an unexpected twist, Trump canceled a media interview with Parker and Scherer due to past criticisms, leading them to contact him directly for an interview.
The surreal chapter concluded with Parker and Scherer not only landing one but two interviews after a surprise midnight call from Trump himself.
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