Why is Donald Trump avoiding the White House press corps? Donald Trump has been keeping a low profile, with his public schedule filled with private meetings and “executive time” away from the White House press corps. This follows a week where he has avoided public appearances, drawing comparisons to his first term when he felt under attack. His last public sighting was a week ago during a Cabinet meeting, following a doctor’s checkup that raised questions about his health.

• Donald Trump has maintained a low-profile week, avoiding the White House press corps.
• His public schedule has consisted of private meetings and “executive time.”
• This period of low visibility follows a series of setbacks and a doctor’s checkup.
• Some insiders compare his current tactic to his first term when he felt under attack.
• Trump has remained active on his Truth Social account and gave an interview to the New York Post’s Pod Force One podcast.