Trump’s Second Term Overwhelms White House Stenographers with Record-Breaking Word Count

President Trump’s nonstop public appearances and lengthy remarks are prompting discussions about hiring additional staff to document his words.

Donald Trump spoke over 81,000 words in his first week of his second term, nearly quadrupling the word count of Joe Biden’s comparable period.
White House stenographers are struggling to keep up with Trump’s extensive speeches, leading to talks about increasing staff to handle the workload.
Trump’s public remarks often include off-topic tangents, controversial claims, and unverified statements, complicating transcription efforts.
The president’s frequent and unscripted interactions with the press contrast sharply with the more reserved communication style of his predecessor.
Critics warn that Trump’s overwhelming media presence could exhaust public attention, while supporters view it as a sign of transparency and accessibility.