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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.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
78-year-old Donald Trump has a sweet tooth and eats plenty of sweets; here are his favorites
During a White House event commemorating Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day , children received candid answers about Donald Trump 's favourite things, including his go-to snacks. The 78-year-old president's fondness for candy and fast food came as no surprise, and his list of favourites is as timeless as they come. Donald Trump's sweet tooth was on full display at this recent White House children's event. A video of the president performing his dance in front of some kids outside the Executive Mansion's south entrance was later posted on social media by an aide, as per a report. Karoline Leavitt, press secretary, had to answer all the questions posed by the curious kids. ALSO READ: Phoenix Suns rocked by scandal as bombshell lawsuit alleges Sophie Cunningham had an affair with Married CEO Josh Bartelstein, shocking WNBA fans Live Events Does Donald Trump have a sweet truth? A child asked Leavitt about President Trump's daily candy consumption. "President Donald Trump likes sweets," she retorted. According to The Independent, President Donald Trump's favourite candies are Tootsie Rolls and Pink Starbursts . "Good amount," she said of his consumption. Some of the enquiries also focused on administration policy, such as the state of the U.S.-Mexico border and Donald Trump's position on climate change. What other food items are his favourites? When asked about his favourite foods, Leavitt said that President Trump also likes to eat a "big, beautiful steak," ice cream sundaes with chocolate sauce and toppings, and McDonald's hamburgers and fries, according to a report by The Independent. Did the kids ask anything surprising? Some of the questions, such as which child the president liked best and which soccer player he liked best, seemed to stump her. After the laughter died down, Leavitt stated, "That is a very controversial question and I'm not going to answer it." "I am aware that he adores each and every one of his kids, and they are all wonderful kids." The first lady decorated wooden American flags earlier Tuesday alongside a few dozen kids whose parents are employed at the Executive Office of the President. Early on Tuesday, the president travelled to Capitol Hill to mobilise Republican members of the House in support of a spending and tax cut bill that he wants Congress to approve. After his return, he was supposed to hold a public event with kids on the South Lawn, but the White House ultimately decided against media attention. FAQs Which candy does Donald Trump enjoy? He enjoys pink Starbursts and Tootsie Rolls and consumes a "good amount" of candy daily. What are some of Trump's favourite meals? He enjoys steak, ice cream sundaes with chocolate sauce, and McDonald's burgers and fries. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
India Today
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Trump's sweet secret revealed: He loves pink starbursts and tootsie rolls
It turns out President Donald Trump doesn't just crave political victories — he's got a serious sweet tooth, too. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt offered a peek into the president's candy preferences during a mock briefing for children of journalists on Tuesday, part of the White House's 'Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day' festivities.'He eats a good amount,' Leavitt said, smiling when asked how much candy Trump consumes daily. 'He likes pink Starbursts and Tootsie Rolls.' The fun-filled Q&A touched on everything from candy to climate TRUMP LORE JUST DROPPEDBABY REPORTER: "How much candy does Donald Trump eat in a day?"LEAVITT: "A good amount. A good amount of candy. He likes pink starbursts. And tootsie rolls." Autism Capital (@AutismCapital) May 20, 2025advertisementWhen asked about Trump's favorite meals, she added: 'He likes to eat a big, beautiful steak, ice cream sundaes with chocolate sauce and some toppings, and hamburgers and fries from McDonald's.'While some children ventured into policy territory — asking about the border and climate issues — others took a more playful turn. One child posed the stumper of the day: Who is the president's favorite child?'That is a very controversial question and I'm not going to answer it,' Leavitt responded, drawing laughs. 'I know he loves all of his children very much, and they're all great kids.'For one day, the White House gave its youngest guests a chance to ask the questions adults usually don't — and got answers that left everyone President Trump made his own appearance outside the White House, where a video clip of him doing a playful dance with kids was later shared by a staffer on social @realDonaldTrump dances to YMCA for the wonderful kids at Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) May 20, 2025Trump and Melania Trump also held separate events of their own. Melania helped children decorate wooden American flags in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden. She added a glittery touch with silver stars and complimented their creations as 'beautiful.'(With inputs from Associated Press)Tune InMust Watch
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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)
Metro
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Metro
Trump's favorite food and desserts revealed on Take Your Child to Work Day
President Donald Trump's favorite foods and desserts were revealed to the curious children of journalists at an annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day event inside the White House. The children sat on chairs in the James Brady Press Briefing Room and asked Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt questions about the president. A boy named Frankie asked what Trump's favorite food is. 'Well, President Trump loves a lot of different foods but I think his favorite is probably steak,' replied Leavitt. 'I've had steak with him on many occasions and he likes to eat a big beautiful steak. Do you like steak, Frankie?' Another child aware of Trump's well-documented penchant for McDonald's asked what his favorite order is at the popular American fast food chain. 'He loves McDonald's hamburgers and French fries,' Leavitt said. 'Who doesn't? They're good.' Another child asked how much candy Trump, 78, eats per day. 'A good amount of candy,' the press secretary said. 'He likes pink Starburst and Tootsie Rolls.' Yet another child wanted to know what Trump's favorite ice cream is. 'I have seen the president eat ice cream sundaes before with chocolate sauce and some toppings too,' Leavitt said. 'Raise your hand if you like ice cream sundaes it's a very popular policy position to have.' Leavitt also fielded some questions that were more controversial, like the state of the border. 'I can assure you the border is the most secure it has ever been in the history of our country,' she said. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page.
