Mr. Trump’s brash personality has been an element of his appeal to supporters, who find it bracingly authentic in contrast to cookie-cutter politicians. WASHINGTON — It all might make more sense if he actually were drinking. By all accounts, President Donald Trump doesn’t touch the stuff. So when his own chief of staff said that he has "an alcoholic’s personality," she was talking about his larger-than-life nature rather than his consumption.

Source: International New York Times December 19, 2025 11:25 UTC