Not this president: Trump cancels summer holiday to work on Russia-Ukraine deal
The announcement came during an unusual White House press pool stop at the Rose Garden, where Trump was testing out newly installed speakers as part of a makeover of the space.Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino had earlier posted video of the speakers blasting Lee Greenwood's 'God Bless the USA,' one of Trump's favorite songs, over shots of patio-style tables shaded by yellow umbrellas and an overhead American flag.'We are testing the speakers for what will be the greatest event in the history of the White House!' -President Trumppic.twitter.com/hfOmFZvmFz— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) August 19, 2025Leavitt joked that Trump was running the playlist himself and promised the next Rose Garden party will be 'hopefully soon,' calling it 'what will be the best event in the history of the White House.'Among the songs played during the test was 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' by Procol Harum, loud enough to be heard well beyond the Rose Garden.President Trump is testing the Rose Garden speakers for the 'best event in White House history' per @PressSec.He is in fact controlling the music selection. pic.twitter.com/hX9ZXqWa4F— Daniel Baldwin (@baldwin_daniel_) August 19, 2025- Ends With inputs from Associated PressTune InMust Watch
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