In a surprising departure from his usual demeanor, President Donald Trump offered some kind words for ex-NBC host Chuck Todd.
While the president has had no shortage of criticism for Todd, and vice versa, the pair shared a more cordial interaction when the former Meet the Press moderator praised Trump’s “impact” on America.
Watch:
NEW: Chuck Todd on President Trump: “I don’t think we’ve had anybody have this much impact on the country since FDR.” @chucktodd @realDonaldTrump @CBNNews pic.twitter.com/nns803nKUf
— David Brody (@DBrodyReports) August 11, 2025
“I don’t think we’ve had anybody have this much impact on the country since FDR,” Todd said. “Culturally, in particular. Certainly, in how even our politics is conducted, in that sense. I think the question is, does he have impact on policy for decades to come? But I think culturally, in particular, and certainly on our political identity.”
“Look, he wants to involve himself in everything. FDR involved himself in almost everything,” he continued.
In a post on Truth Social, the president thanked Todd for his comments and used the opportunity to call out NBC.
“‘I don’t think we’ve had anybody with this much impact on the Country since FDR.’ Chuck Todd, formerly of NBC FAKE NEWS, in an interview with journalist David Brody. Wow, thank you Chuck. I always said that you were far better than the scum that runs the FAKE NEWS at NBC and, especially, Brian Roberts and ‘Concast.’ You are a Free Man now. Congratulations – Use your time well!” Trump wrote.
X users weighed in on the shockingly warm words for someone Trump has previously fought with:
He’s actually right https://t.co/BJqb73EPI6
— Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) August 11, 2025
After nine years, Chuck Todd finally sees the light, he finally realizes that he’s been wrong the entire time and he looks like a total doofus! https://t.co/OSmkYjL9Ta
— Jungleball2 (@JungleBall_2) August 12, 2025
As usual @chucktodd leaving out those who’ve impacted this country since FDR’s inauguration, like Hitler, Tojo, Ho Chi Minh, Ted Bundy… https://t.co/XU72DzfuIB
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) August 11, 2025
That’s 100% true. In a bad way.
— Timo T (@TTyyster) August 11, 2025
He’s not wrong.
— Troy (@BassBurg) August 11, 2025
Draining the swamp isn’t for sissies……..
— K mueller (@Kmuelle41656429) August 12, 2025
But at least half the effect is undoing the truly stupid “progressive” policies that seeped in to the mainstream
— Charles Gibbons (@gibbonsparish) August 11, 2025
Chuck, you’re supporting Trump? Please clarify so I know to cancel you or not.
Dont bother . You’re cancelled. Later dude. Much much later— Im not spam (@Dave4Trees) August 12, 2025
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Sierra Marlee is a millennial whose hunger for the truth in a world of fake news has led her to write. Marlee also contributes to BizPac Review.
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