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Trump urges girl to quit volleyball, cites Iranian snipers.

5/7/2026

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President Donald Trump told a young girl soccer might suit her better than volleyball because of her height.
He made the comment at a White House Presidential Physical Fitness Award ceremony on May 5, 2026.
Trump also described Iranian snipers shooting protesters while children listened in the Oval Office.
Online commenters accused him of mocking the girl's ambitions and pressuring her to quit volleyball.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump told a young girl soccer might suit her better than volleyball because of her height.
He made the comment at a White House Presidential Physical Fitness Award ceremony on May 5, 2026.
Trump also described Iranian snipers shooting protesters while children listened in the Oval Office.
Online commenters accused him of mocking the girl's ambitions and pressuring her to quit volleyball.