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- Donald Trump’s ‘disgusting’ bedroom habits revealed as he aims to ‘compete with Melania’ (irishstar.com)
A new book co-authored by journalist Maggie Haberman has shed light on the personal habits of former President Donald Trump during his second term, sparking fresh debate about life inside the White House. Titled Regime Change, the book offers an inside look at the shifting dynamics and daily realities of Trump’s return to the presidency.
During an appearance on The Bulwark podcast, Haberman was asked by host Tim Miller about details concerning Trump’s bedroom habits. Miller described scenes from the book-such as wrappers and tubs of ice cream left around the room-as “disgusting.” Haberman clarified one point, noting that a prior typo mistakenly referenced Starbucks wrappers, when in fact they were Starburst candy wrappers.
Haberman painted a picture of a somewhat unusual rivalry between Trump and his wife, Melania, over who maintained the better bedroom. She explained that the couple didn’t share a bedroom, and that Trump appeared to be competing for dominance in that space.
According to White House staff, Trump’s bedroom featured a carpeted bathroom and was known for late-night snacking. So much so that staff began tracking silverware usage after noticing some items disappearing into the trash.
She also remarked that when the Trumps returned to the White House, they sought to restore the residence to how it had been during their previous tenure, while the Bidens, in contrast, made relatively few changes to the décor during Joe Biden’s first term.
The revelations about Trump’s eating habits echo comments made by current U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.
Kennedy Jr., who once described Trump’s diet as “really bad food.” On The Katie Miller Podcast, Kennedy noted that Trump relied heavily on fast food from major corporations, trusting these brands to avoid illness while on the road.
Trump’s well-documented preference for fast food was further highlighted by Republican National Committee chair Joe Gruters, who shared last year that during the 2024 campaign, Trump often indulged in items like McDonald’s hot fries, Filet-O-Fish, Quarter Pounders, and Big Macs-sometimes combining them in one meal.
In his own words at a women’s maternal health event, Trump defended his eating habits, saying, “I feel the same as I did 50 years ago. Maybe junk food is good and the other food is no good… I know a lot of people who all they do is watch their weight and they kick the bucket.”
These intimate details contribute to the broader portrait of Trump presented in Regime Change, offering a glimpse into the quirks and routines of one of America’s most scrutinized presidents.