For one delightful day, the seriousness of the White House went away as children were invited to ask Donald Trump cheeky questions. For the annual Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day, children of journalists and White House staff were put in the spotlight, trading harsh political questions for playful inquiries about President Trump’s daily candy intake and firing habits. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt fielded these fun-filled interrogations, and the occasion revealed a gentler—and genuinely humorous—side of life at the White House.
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Trump questioned for his notorious firing habit
Interestingly, the children didn’t shy away from asking questions and some even asked the big ones.
Among the bravest was a tiny, audacious girl, no older than four, who boldly asked:
How many people has he fired?
Amid laughter from parents and colleagues alike, Leavitt also chuckled before replying candidly:
Thus far, actually, we've not had anyone fired, with the exception of one individual who did leave their job, but we have a great team here. So far, so good.
Although Leavitt didn’t specify the person, speculation suggested she was referring to Mike Waltz, the former national security adviser who had departed to become Trump's pick for U.S. ambassador to the UN.
When pressed about Trump's favourite president besides himself, Leavitt hazarded a guess, suggesting it might be George Washington, although admitting she wasn’t entirely sure. A particularly challenging question followed: a child asked which news outlet the president liked the least. Leavitt responded with a laugh and said:
I can tell you're a staff kid. Not a journalist's kid. Honestly, it depends on the day.
More questions that Trump was asked including candy, food and superpower
The lighter-hearted portion of the briefing featured questions that adults might hesitate to ask. One curious child enquired about Trump's candy habits. At this point, Leavitt confirmed:
A good amount of candy. He likes pink Starbursts and Tootsie Rolls.
Food was evidently a popular theme, and Trump's known preference for steak came up again. According to Leavitt, Trump's ideal meal remains a ‘big, beautiful steak’ despite his well-documented love of McDonald’s hamburgers and fries.
A query about Trump's favourite ice cream flavour yielded another relatable response. Leavitt revealed that he likes an ice cream sundae with chocolate sauce and toppings.
One imaginative youngster ventured further into fantasy, asking which superpower the president would like to have. Without hesitation, Leavitt replied:
It would be just to snap his fingers and solve all of our country's problems – just like that. Because he likes to get things done very quickly.
Meanwhile, another kid asked if the POTUS likes hugs. Leavitt warmly replied to it and said:
Yes, I do think he likes to give hugs.
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Sources used:
USA Today: Young girl asks President Trump's press secretary: 'How many people has he fired?'
Fox News: Children take over White House briefing room with questions about Trump's favorite ice cream, superpower
New York Post: Trump likes pink Starburst, Tootsie Rolls and giving hugs, Leavitt reveals at ‘kids-only’ WH briefing
