Taft was the 27th U.S. president (1909–1913) and later the 10th Chief Justice (1921–1930), uniquely serving in both roles.
Multiple outlets confirm the death of Daniel Shalit, longtime Today Show film critic, who has died at age 100. The tributes praise his wit, distinctive appearance and role in shaping American film criticism on television since the 1970s.
The former president has appeared on Usha Vance’s Storytime, reading a children’s book about presidents and commenting on past leaders, while noting he mainly reads newspapers. He jokes about JFK’s looks, Taft’s weight, and other presidents, as the White House broadcasts a light, self-referential moment amid ongoing political coverage.