Trump boasts of achieving highest television ratings since the 9/11 broadcast

In an interview with the Associated Press over the weekend, President Donald Trump made a surprising revelation. His appearance on CBS News talk show "Face the Nation" had the highest ratings since the collapse of the World Trade Center.

The 5.2 million people who tuned in to watch the interview on Sunday marked a significant milestone for the show, which had not seen such high ratings since the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

John Dickerson hosted the show when President Trump was a guest, and the interview proved to be a ratings booster for the programme. Trump's claim that his appearances on news shows often cause a ratings boost was further validated by the impressive viewership.

During the interview, Trump also referred to CBS News talk show "Face the Nation" as "Deface the Nation." Despite this, the President praised White House press secretary Sean Spicer for his great ratings, suggesting he won't be fired.

Trump's interview with the Associated Press was not without controversy. The President made a claim about the World Trade Center collapse, stating he now owned the tallest building in Manhattan. This statement, however, was met with scepticism and criticism.

Trump also stirred up controversy during the 2016 presidential campaign, asserting that the media experienced a boom due to his candidacy. His latest ratings boost on "Face the Nation" seems to support this claim, but it's worth noting that the President's appearances on news shows have been a topic of debate among media critics.

In the same interview, Trump made a controversial claim about the Twin Towers collapse, stating he saw people celebrating as they watched the buildings fall. This statement has been widely disputed and debunked by numerous fact-checking organisations.

As always, the President's statements continue to spark debate and discussion, making for compelling television and, as it turns out, record-breaking ratings.