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A significant portion of the interview centered on New York City’s history, its decline, and the potential for revival. The President reminisced about the city’s vibrant past, stating, “When I came down to Washington initially, the city was so hot. It was doing great.” He noted that the city was once on an upward trajectory, although it faced challenges due to leadership issues.
He acknowledged that New York experienced a downturn, describing it as “really went bad,” and expressed hope that current efforts could revive the city’s former glory—and perhaps even surpass it. The President expressed confidence that with strong leadership, the city could not only recover but become “greater than ever before.”