A closer look
The concept of personal space simply did not exist for LBJ. The 36th President of the United States was legendary for his aggressive intimidation tactics, which aggressively extended to his bathroom habits. He would frequently force aides, cabinet members, and even reporters to follow him into the restroom while he loudly evacuated his bowels, continuing complex policy discussions completely naked. It was the ultimate power move designed to make everyone in the room as profoundly uncomfortable as humanly possible.
