President Trump in an interview published Sunday said his role as president has affected his family life.

“There is no question, it is a big burden on the family,” the president told The Washington Times.

He also criticized the media for the way it has treated members of his family.

The president said his wife, Melania Trump, has been "terribly abused by the press."

"Really unfairly," he said. "She's a high-quality person. She's been amazing for the country."

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He added his wife has been a "great representative."

"In fact, her polls: She went up 29 points, did you see that?" he said. "But she’s been very highly abused by the press, which was very unfair. And now people are starting to know her.”

Trump also talked about his son, Barron, who is living in New York with the first lady. The two are expected to move to the White House once Barron finishes up the school year.