That material hanging is called a “silk” in the film industry and it’s really big and close to Trump to diffuse the light coming through it, which reduces the appearance of wrinkles on the face. We also call it “soft lighting.” The microphone is on a boom pole, just out of camera range. Trump is sitting forward a bit because the chair height is a little low. Chairs are often too low for many people, causing an uncomfortable sitting situation.

Maybe one day some will invent chairs that can be adjusted up and down, or, a set of chairs with different seat height’s.

EIGHT DAYS!