SaralnamaCongress returns from recess on 5 Sep 2023 as a government shutdown looms in Washington DC. In other news, filmmaker Woody Allen praised Donald Trump's acting skills in his 1998 movie Celebrity. Allen directed Trump in a brief scene where he played himself. On a podcast, Allen called Trump a pleasure to work with and a good actor. He said Trump was polite, hit his marks, and showed flair for showbiz. Allen even joked he could direct Trump now as president. In the film, Trump talks about buying St Patrick's Cathedral. Allen was surprised Trump later entered politics. (Updated 2 Sep 2025, 17:01 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Congress returns from recess on 5 Sep 2023 as a government shutdown looms in Washington DC
- In other news, filmmaker Woody Allen praised Donald Trump's acting skills in his 1998 movie Celebrity
- Allen directed Trump in a brief scene where he played himself