At a White House roundtable on rural health care, Trump interrupted Republicans and officials to push them to speed up their talking. He said he was behind schedule and had “very important” meetings to attend later in the day.
Once Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan finished speaking, Trump directed his attention to Representative Rob Bresnahan. “We’re gonna have to go very fast. We are way behind schedule, and I have a couple of meetings that are very important … Nothing more important than this, but let’s go.”
Bresnahan responded, “Fire round,” signaling he was ready to speed through his points. At one point, Trump leaned toward a colleague and muttered, “We gotta finish this.”
Trump, looking bored to death during a healthcare roundtable: “We’re gonna have to go very fast. We are way behind schedule and I have a couple of meetings that are very important … Let’s go. C’mon, Bob. Rob.” pic.twitter.com/XC0tpCXqX7
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Brooke Rollins, the Agriculture Secretary, tried to move quickly through her remarks, telling Trump, “I can finish in 30 seconds.” She kept going, praising the president’s second‑term actions, and Trump quipped, “We will give her more than one minute.”
The roundtable wrapped up without a single question from reporters, leaving Trump and the officials on stage to speak unchecked.
The meeting is part of the administration’s effort to present health care as a political win for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections. GOP leaders are relying on rural strategy sessions and roundtables to show how they are addressing issues that affect everyday Americans, though the president’s rush may be undercutting that goal.
Later Friday, Trump is scheduled for a dedication in Palm Beach, Florida, renaming a four-mile stretch of Southern Boulevard as President Donald J. Trump Boulevard. State lawmakers described the change as ceremonial. Locals, however, might see it as another ego-driven move.
The roadway links Palm Beach International Airport to Trump’s Mar‑a‑Lago estate and is frequently used by the presidential motorcade. Signage and digital maps were updated immediately, making the new name visible to everyone.
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