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White House Hosts Children’s Briefing to Celebrate Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt answered lighthearted questions from children, while First Lady Melania Trump and President Trump participated in family-oriented activities.

First lady Melania Trump looks at a decorated flag as she participates in flag decorating during a Take Our Child to Work Day event in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden at the White House, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
First lady Melania Trump looks at a decorated flag as she participates in flag decorating during a Take Our Child to Work Day event in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden at the White House, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
First lady Melania Trump participates in flag decorating during a Take Our Child to Work Day event in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden at the White House, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Overview

  • Karoline Leavitt led a special briefing in the James Brady Press Briefing Room, answering children’s questions about President Trump’s preferences and habits.
  • Children asked about Trump’s favorite foods, including steak, McDonald’s hamburgers, and pink Starbursts, as well as his preferred superpower to solve problems instantly.
  • Leavitt declined to answer a humorous question about Trump’s favorite child, calling it a 'very controversial question.'
  • First Lady Melania Trump hosted an arts and crafts session in the East Garden, helping children decorate American flags with glitter and other materials.
  • President Trump made a garden appearance, waving, smiling, and dancing to 'YMCA' with the children, adding a playful touch to the day’s events.