{"id":2600675,"date":"2026-05-09T07:30:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T11:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wild-moments-in-trumpworld-this-week-that-captured-attention\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T07:31:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T11:31:17","slug":"wild-moments-in-trumpworld-this-week-that-captured-attention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wild-moments-in-trumpworld-this-week-that-captured-attention\/","title":{"rendered":"Wild moments in Trumpworld this week that captured attention"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwild-moments-in-trumpworld-this-week-that-captured-attention%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2600675&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President Donald Trump had a busy week at the White House, balancing public events with attention on the Iran conflict and restoration efforts in Washington, D.C. The article highlights three main moments that drew public attention.<\/p>\n<p>First, during a Tuesday ceremony signing a proclamation too restore the Presidential Fitness Test in schools, Trump discussed Iran in front of children, saying Iran was \u201ctwo weeks away\u201d from killing them-remarks that drew controversy online.<\/p>\n<p>second, after the fitness test order, the White House held an <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >outdoor field day featuring athletes<\/a> and children. Trump watched participants including golfer Bryson DeChambeau, who demonstrated pullups and pushups, and also interacted with kids by teaching his \u201cYMCA\u201d dance.<\/p>\n<p>Third, Trump later hosted UFC-related activities, displaying mock-ups of an octagonal UFC cage arena that will be set up outside the White house for UFC Freedom 250 on June 14.<\/p>\n<p>The president also visited the National Mall to inspect renovations to the Lincoln Memorial reflecting Pool, including the submission of a new \u201cAmerican flag blue\u201d protective coating, and praised the workers involved.<\/p>\n<p>the piece notes that Secretary of State Marco Rubio led a white House press briefing while Karoline Leavitt is on maternity leave,handling foreign policy questions in a lighter tone and fueling speculation about Rubio\u2019s potential 2028 presidential run.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p>President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4\">Donald Trump<\/a> was busy as ever this week, hosting several colorful events at the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/white-house\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"8767\">White House<\/a> while monitoring the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"100\">Iran<\/a> war and overseeing beautification projects in the nation\u2019s capital.<\/p>\n<p>Here are just a few of the most notable moments that caught the public\u2019s attention:<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4561491\/trump-ufo-files-iran-smoke-and-mirrors\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump throws his base a UFO bone, but critics say it\u2019s Iran \u2018smoke and mirrors\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4560838\/state-department-passports-child-support-debt\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>State Department to revoke passports for US holders with \u2018significant\u2019 child support debt<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4560615\/watch-live-trump-speaks-white-house-rose-garden\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks in White House Rose Garden<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-trump-warns-children-about-nuclear-iran\">Trump warns children about nuclear Iran<\/h2>\n<p>While signing a proclamation to restore the Presidential Fitness Test in U.S. schools on Tuesday, Trump <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4556117\/trump-sidetracked-about-war-kids-youth-fitness-exam-signage\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4556117\/trump-sidetracked-about-war-kids-youth-fitness-exam-signage\/\">discussed Iran<\/a> in front of children.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>At one point during the Oval Office event, he told the children that Iran was \u201ctwo weeks away\u201d from killing them before the United States and Israel intervened. It remains unclear if Iran was close to developing a nuclear weapon in such a short time frame.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou might be too young for this, I don\u2019t know,\u201d Trump said to the children. \u201cThey probably know. They probably know better than most people. But you can\u2019t let a bunch of lunatics have a nuclear weapon, or the world would be in trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>His remarks during the physical fitness signing ceremony <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/allenanalysis\/status\/2051785520221483281\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/allenanalysis\/status\/2051785520221483281\">sparked controversy<\/a> online.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-children-partake-in-field-day-on-white-house-lawn\">Children partake in field day on White House lawn<\/h2>\n<p>Following the presidential order, the White House <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/healthcare\/4555339\/trump-resurrects-presidential-fitness-test-maha\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/healthcare\/4555339\/trump-resurrects-presidential-fitness-test-maha\/\">hosted a field day<\/a> with professional athletes and young children partaking in athletic activities outside.<\/p>\n<p>LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau managed to do <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/EricLDaugh\/status\/2052765665962971438\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/EricLDaugh\/status\/2052765665962971438\">30 pullups<\/a> in front of a crowd that included the president. Trump said the physical feat was \u201camazing.\u201d DeChambeau also did <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TrumpTruthOnX\/status\/2052763666261700931\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TrumpTruthOnX\/status\/2052763666261700931\">50 pushups<\/a>, alongside 90-year-old retired golfer Gary Player.<\/p>\n<p>Other <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TrumpWarRoom\/status\/2051681178399244551\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TrumpWarRoom\/status\/2051681178399244551\">top athletes<\/a>, such as ice hockey player TJ Oshie, were present for the event. Mascots for the Washington Nationals baseball team were also seen at the White House that day, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FoxNews\/status\/2051709903811510694\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FoxNews\/status\/2051709903811510694\">waving<\/a> at the president and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TheElizMitchell\/status\/2051704182025961479\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TheElizMitchell\/status\/2051704182025961479\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sesame-place-hit-with-25-million-racial-discrimination-lawsuit\/\" title=\"Sesame Place Hit With  Million Racial Discrimination Lawsuit\">giving high-fives<\/a><\/a> to reporters.<\/p>\n<p>Interacting with the children, Trump taught them how to pull off his <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/nicksortor\/status\/2051709070558597463\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/nicksortor\/status\/2051709070558597463\">signature \u201cYMCA\u201d dance<\/a> while the song played in the background.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(696 \/ 464)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">President Donald Trump watches kids exercise at fitness stations on the south lawn of the White House, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Jacquelyn Martin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">President Donald Trump and Bryson DeChambeau speak, alongside mascots of the Washington Nationals baseball team, as kids get ready to partake in exercises at fitness stations on the south lawn of the White House, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Jacquelyn Martin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">President Donald Trump dances during a fitness event on the south lawn of the White House, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Jacquelyn Martin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">President Donald Trump walks back toward the Oval Office after a fitness event on the south lawn of the White House, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Jacquelyn Martin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-trump-shows-off-mock-ups-of-ufc-cage-fight\">Trump shows off mock-ups of UFC cage fight<\/h2>\n<p>Trump then hosted another sports-related event on Wednesday, this time for the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4557831\/trump-first-look-ufc-250-arena-white-house-lawn\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4557831\/trump-first-look-ufc-250-arena-white-house-lawn\/\">UFC cage match<\/a> slated to be held outside the White House next month.<\/p>\n<p>Flanked by UFC fighters, the president displayed <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TocRadio\/status\/2052098504663695561\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TocRadio\/status\/2052098504663695561\">several renderings<\/a> of what the octagonal arena will look like on the night of the event. In <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/KitMaherCNN\/status\/2052110406034784737\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/KitMaherCNN\/status\/2052110406034784737\">small print<\/a>, the renderings said the concept is \u201cnot final\u201d and \u201csubject to changes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNot bad, right?\u201d he asked rhetorically. \u201cOur country is invited to this. It\u2019s free.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The UFC Freedom 250 event will take place on June 14, marking Trump\u2019s 80th birthday. It comes just weeks before the nation\u2019s 250th birthday.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(696 \/ 464)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">President Donald Trump meets with UFC fighters, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Jacquelyn Martin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">President Donald Trump meets with UFC fighters, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Jacquelyn Martin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">President Donald Trump holds up an image depicting a preview of the \u201cbig fight\u201d happening on the South Lawn on June 14 during a meeting with UFC fighters, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Jacquelyn Martin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">President Donald Trump holds up an image depicting a preview of the \u201cbig fight\u201d happening on the South Lawn on June 14 during a meeting with UFC fighters, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Jacquelyn Martin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-trump-s-motorcade-drives-across-reflecting-pool\">Trump\u2019s motorcade drives across Reflecting Pool<\/h2>\n<p>On Thursday, Trump took a break from official business to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4560255\/trump-motorcade-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4560255\/trump-motorcade-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool\/\">visit the National Mall<\/a> to see how the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was progressing.<\/p>\n<p>Several motorcades were seen driving over the covered-up Reflecting Pool, according to videos posted by White House officials <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MargoMartin47\/status\/2052542658606666178\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MargoMartin47\/status\/2052542658606666178\">Margo Martin<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/StevenCheung47\/status\/2052540371394081155\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/StevenCheung47\/status\/2052540371394081155\">Steven Cheung<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The pool is undergoing a rapid $2 million renovation that will leave the landmark with an \u201cAmerican flag blue\u201d coating. Trump has said the project is less expensive than replacing the granite surface, which has been \u201cleaking like a sieve\u201d for some time. The renovation is one example of the Trump administration\u2019s restoration efforts in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/washington-dc\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"260\">Washington, D.C.<\/a>, this year.<\/p>\n<p>Interior Secretary <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/doug-burgum\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"5973\">Doug Burgum<\/a>, whom Trump tasked with heading the pool renovation, was present while Trump complimented the hardworking men behind the project. Other administration officials, including Homeland Security Secretary <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/markwayne-mullin\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"21441\">Markwayne Mullin<\/a>, were also in attendance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(696 \/ 464)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The motorcade with President Donald Trump drives in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after a visit to see the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-motorcade-drives-across-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool-to-inspect-renovation-efforts\/\" title=\"... ... drives across ... to inspect renovation efforts\">blue protective coating<\/a> being applied as part of a renovation project, Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Alex Brandon, Pool)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">President Donald Trump speaks as he visits the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to see the new blue protective coating being applied as part of a renovation project, Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Mark Schiefelbein)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">President Donald Trump arrives to visit the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to see the new blue protective coating being applied as part of a renovation project, Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Mark Schiefelbein)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">President Donald Trump gestures to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum as he speaks during visit to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to see the new blue protective coating being applied as part of a renovation project, Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Mark Schiefelbein)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">President Donald Trump speaks as he visits the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to see the new blue protective coating being applied as part of a renovation project, Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Mark Schiefelbein)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The motorcade with President Donald Trump drives in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after a visit to see the new blue protective coating being applied as part of a renovation project, Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Alex Brandon, Pool)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rubio-stands-in-for-leavitt-during-maternity-leave\">Rubio stands in for Leavitt during maternity leave<\/h2>\n<p>Trump is not the only one with a busy schedule. Secretary of State <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/marco-rubio\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"51\">Marco Rubio<\/a> led a White House press briefing on Tuesday, filling in for <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/karoline-leavitt\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"11685\">Karoline Leavitt<\/a> while she\u2019s on maternity leave.<\/p>\n<p>The briefing was different in the sense that Rubio effectively answered <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4556147\/cuba-china-pope-takeaways-marco-rubio-raucous-press-conference\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4556147\/cuba-china-pope-takeaways-marco-rubio-raucous-press-conference\/\">foreign policy questions<\/a> while maintaining a lighthearted, playful composure with the press corps.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4558837\/marco-rubio-enduring-partnership-meet-pope-leo\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4558837\/marco-rubio-enduring-partnership-meet-pope-leo\/\">RUBIO AFFIRMS \u2018ENDURING PARTNERSHIP\u2019 WITH HOLY SEE AS HE MEETS WITH POPE LEO XIV<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At one point, Rubio <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PecanC8\/status\/2052144246946172938\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PecanC8\/status\/2052144246946172938\">noted<\/a> the \u201cchaos\u201d of the briefing. As he pointed to reporters for certain questions, he <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/realDailyWire\/status\/2051757538354274417\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/realDailyWire\/status\/2051757538354274417\">joked<\/a> that he may need a laser pointer to distinguish between who he was calling on.<\/p>\n<p>Many observers saw the press conference as a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4558079\/rubio-white-house-moment-america-first-glimpse-post-trump\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4558079\/rubio-white-house-moment-america-first-glimpse-post-trump\/\">tryout for president<\/a> amid speculation he will run in 2028, perhaps on the same ticket as Vice President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jd-vance\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"7658\">JD Vance<\/a>. Speculation about Rubio\u2019s possible White House bid is mounting as Trump entrusts more international duties to the nation\u2019s top diplomat. Rubio visited Rome to meet with <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/pope-leo-xiv\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"11789\">Pope Leo XIV<\/a> on Thursday as tensions between the Vatican and Washington remain high amid the Iran war.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(696 \/ 464)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a press briefing in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, May 5, 2026. (AP Photo\/Mark Schiefelbein)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Secretary of State Marco Rubio waves after speaking at a press briefing in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, May 5, 2026. (AP Photo\/Mark Schiefelbein)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Secretary of State Marco Rubio gestures during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, May 5, 2026. (AP Photo\/Mark Schiefelbein)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Secretary of State Marco Rubio smiles at reporters as he arrives to speak to the media in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Washington. 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