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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reveals Trump's guilty pleasures at hilarious kids-only briefing
Credit: X It was 'Take Your Child to Work Day' at the White House, and the briefing room turned into a scene straight out of a comedy special — only the reporters were all under 12 and weren't holding back. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt fielded question after question from tiny but fearless attendees, kids of administration staffers and journalists, in a session that was anything but ordinary. 'How much candy does he eat a day?' one kid asked without flinching, referring to President Donald Trump. 'A good amount of candy,' Leavitt replied, laughing. 'He likes pink Starbursts and Tootsie Rolls.' Another pint-sized reporter was laser-focused on fast food: 'What's his favorite order at McDonald's?' 'He loves McDonald's hamburgers and French fries. Who doesn't?' Leavitt said, then clarified, 'President Trump loves a lot of different foods. I think his favorite is probably steak.' That famous steak — always well-done and slathered with ketchup — has followed Trump through the headlines since 2016, earning everything from side-eyes to full-blown culinary outrage. The seats in the briefing room were about half-filled with kids, ranging from infants to middle schoolers, with proud parents watching from the aisles. Even Leavitt's own 10-month-old son, Niko, was there for the ride. And the kids weren't done. One bold boy asked the question that could make even seasoned journalists sweat: 'Who's the president's favorite kid?' And without skipping a beat, he followed up with, 'Which news outlet do you like the least?' 'Depends on the day,' Leavitt said to both, smiling. Another asked, 'How many people has President Trump fired?' Leavitt replied, 'There was one individual who did leave their job,' likely referencing former national security adviser Mike Waltz, who was recently nominated by Trump to serve as UN ambassador — a move insiders said was a creative way of pushing him out. Then came the softer side of Trump. 'Does the president like to give hugs?' one child asked. 'I've seen President Trump give many hugs,' Leavitt responded. 'He's hugged the first lady, Melania, and lots of others.' And his favorite ice cream? 'A chocolate sundae,' Leavitt confirmed. Turns out, kids really do say the darndest things — especially when they've got a mic and a seat in the White House briefing room.
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First Post
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Trump has a sweet tooth: He eats lot of candies and his favourites are pink Starbursts, Tootsie Rolls
US President Donald Trump has a well-documented sweet tooth. Among his favorite treats are pink Starbursts, classic Tootsie Rolls, and the occasional McDonald's meal. read more US President Donald Trump has a well-documented sweet tooth, with his favorites including Starbursts and Tootsie Rolls. (Photo: AP) President Donald Trump has a sweet tooth and his favourites are pink Starbursts and Tootsie Rolls. So said Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, at a briefing Tuesday for the children of reporters who cover the White House. It was part of a day of activities the White House organised as it observed the annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day event. The Republican president and his wife, first lady Melania Trump, also held separate events of their own. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD One child asked Leavitt about Trump's daily candy consumption. She characterised his intake as a 'good amount' and added that 'he likes pink Starburst and Tootsie Rolls.' A few questions touched on administration policy, such as the state of the US-Mexico border and what Trump is willing to do about climate change. But even more questions were about his favourite foods and they led Leavitt to share that Trump also likes to eat a 'big, beautiful steak,' ice cream sundaes with chocolate sauce and some toppings, and hamburgers and fries from McDonald's. She appeared to be stumped by a few of the inquiries, including about the president's favourite soccer player and his favourite child. Trump has five adult children. 'That is a very controversial question and I'm not going to answer it," Leavitt said after the laughter subsided. 'I know he loves all of his children very much, and they're all great kids.' Earlier Tuesday, the first lady joined a few dozen children whose parents work in the Executive Office of the President in decorating wooden American flags. She used a glue stick to attach two silver glittery stars to her red, white and blue flag after she took her seat at one of two tables in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden on the South Lawn. The first lady admired the children's work and told several that their creations were 'beautiful.' The president visited Capitol Hill early Tuesday to rally House Republican lawmakers around a tax cuts and spending bill he wants Congress to pass. He'd been scheduled to have a public event with children on the South Lawn after he returned, but the White House later decided against press coverage. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD An aide later shared on social media a clip of the president doing his dance in front of some children outside the south entrance to the Executive Mansion. (Except headline, this story has not been edited by Firstpost staff)
Toronto Star
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Trump's sweet tooth: He eats a ‘good amount' of candy and likes pink Starbursts and Tootsie Rolls
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has a sweet tooth and his favorites are pink Starbursts and Tootsie Rolls. So said Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, at a briefing Tuesday for the children of reporters who cover the White House. It was part of a day of activities the White House organized as it observed the annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day event.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trump's sweet tooth: He eats a 'good amount' of candy and likes pink Starbursts and Tootsie Rolls
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has a sweet tooth and his favorites are pink Starbursts and Tootsie Rolls. So said Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, at a briefing Tuesday for the children of reporters who cover the White House. It was part of a day of activities the White House organized as it observed the annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day event. The Republican president and his wife, first lady Melania Trump, also held separate events of their own. One child asked Leavitt about Trump's daily candy consumption. She characterized his intake as a 'good amount' and added that 'he likes pink Starburst and Tootsie Rolls.' A few questions touched on administration policy, such as the state of the U.S.-Mexico border and what Trump is willing to do about climate change. But even more questions were about his favorite foods and they led Leavitt to share that Trump also likes to eat a 'big, beautiful steak,' ice cream sundaes with chocolate sauce and some toppings, and hamburgers and fries from McDonald's. She appeared to be stumped by a few of the inquiries, including about the president's favorite soccer player and his favorite child. Trump has five adult children. 'That is a very controversial question and I'm not going to answer it," Leavitt said after the laughter subsided. 'I know he loves all of his children very much, and they're all great kids.' Earlier Tuesday, the first lady joined a few dozen children whose parents work in the Executive Office of the President in decorating wooden American flags. She used a glue stick to attach two silver glittery stars to her red, white and blue flag after she took her seat at one of two tables in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden on the South Lawn. The first lady admired the children's work and told several that their creations were 'beautiful.' The president visited Capitol Hill early Tuesday to rally House Republican lawmakers around a tax cuts and spending bill he wants Congress to pass. He'd been scheduled to have a public event with children on the South Lawn after he returned, but the White House later decided against press coverage. An aide later shared on social media a clip of the president doing his dance in front of some children outside the south entrance to the Executive Mansion.
Winnipeg Free Press
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Trump's sweet tooth: He eats a ‘good amount' of candy and likes pink Starbursts and Tootsie Rolls
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has a sweet tooth and his favorites are pink Starbursts and Tootsie Rolls. So said Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, at a briefing Tuesday for the children of reporters who cover the White House. It was part of a day of activities the White House organized as it observed the annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day event. The Republican president and his wife, first lady Melania Trump, also held separate events of their own. One child asked Leavitt about Trump's daily candy consumption. She characterized his intake as a 'good amount' and added that 'he likes pink Starburst and Tootsie Rolls.' A few questions touched on administration policy, such as the state of the U.S.-Mexico border and what Trump is willing to do about climate change. But even more questions were about his favorite foods and they lead Leavitt to share that Trump also likes to eat a 'big, beautiful steak,' ice cream sundaes with chocolate sauce and some toppings, and hamburgers and fries from McDonald's. She appeared to be stumped by a few of the inquiries, including about the president's favorite soccer player and his favorite child. Trump has five adult children. 'That is a very controversial question and I'm not going to answer it,' Leavitt said after the laughter subsided. 'I know he loves all of his children very much, and they're all great kids.' Earlier Tuesday, the first lady joined a few dozen children whose parents work in the Executive Office of the President in decorating wooden American flags. She used a glue stick to attach two silver glittery stars to her red, white and blue flag after she took her seat at one of two tables in the Jaqueline Kennedy Garden on the South Lawn. The first lady admired the children's work and told several that their creations were 'beautiful.' The president visited Capitol Hill early Tuesday to rally House Republican lawmakers around a tax cuts and spending bill he wants Congress to pass. He'd been scheduled to have a public event with children on the South Lawn after he returned but the White House decided against press coverage after all. An aide later shared on social media a clip of the president doing his dance in front of some children outside the south entrance to the Executive Mansion. ___
