One instance of his revisionism, and of the new stature he now seemed to assume as president, involved the lowest point of the campaign-the Billy Bush tape. His explanation, in an off-the-record conversation with a friendly cable anchor, was that it really wasn't me. The anchor acknowledged how unfair it was to be characterized by a single event. No, said Trump, it wasn't me. I've been told by people who understand this stuff about how easy it is to alter these things and put in voices and completely different people.
In the book "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House," author Michael Wolff discusses a notable moment of revisionism from President Trump regarding the infamous Billy Bush tape, which was a significant low point during his campaign. Trump sought to distance himself from the incident, claiming in a private conversation that he was not responsible for the comments made on the tape. He insisted that it is easy to manipulate recordings, suggesting that the authenticity of the tape could be questioned.
This incident showcases Trump's tendency to reshape his narrative and assume a new position of power. While conversing with a sympathetic cable news anchor, he expressed that it was unfair for anyone to judge him based on a single, edited event. Trump's assertion reflects his broader strategy of deflecting criticism by questioning the validity of evidence against him, which he has employed throughout his presidency.
