The president's favorite form of hyperbole is a reflection of how Donald Trump views the world and approaches his presidency.

The United States is going to build a new missile defense system "the likes of which nobody's ever seen before."

As President Donald Trump tells it, never-before-seen things are happening with stunning regularity. The United States is going to build a new missile defense system “the likes of which nobody’s ever seen before.” It's the president's favorite form of hyperbole, whether he's talking about something he likes or dislikes.