The article reports that the New York Times contacted individuals close to former presidents to seek comment regarding claims made by President Trump.
Those interviewed disputed or challenged the assertions put forward by President Trump, offering alternative perspectives or rebuttals to his statements.
The proceedings reflect ongoing efforts to verify and contextualize the claims through input from people with direct knowledge of past administrations.
The piece underscores the involvement of multiple former-administration associates in weighing the accuracy of the disputed statements.