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Trump's Press Briefing Interrupted by Bathroom Door Surprise

12/11/2025

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President Donald Trump was humorously interrupted during a press briefing aboard Air Force One when a bathroom door swung open mid-sentence.
Trump quipped, "Hello. Somebody’s in there. Come on out!" as the unidentified occupant quickly shut the door.
The incident prompted laughter from the press corps, and Trump smoothly transitioned back to discussing policy issues, including health insurance reform.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also engaged with a Secret Service agent, attempting to coax the staffer out.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump was humorously interrupted during a press briefing aboard Air Force One when a bathroom door swung open mid-sentence.
Trump quipped, "Hello. Somebody’s in there. Come on out!" as the unidentified occupant quickly shut the door.
The incident prompted laughter from the press corps, and Trump smoothly transitioned back to discussing policy issues, including health insurance reform.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also engaged with a Secret Service agent, attempting to coax the staffer out.