CNN paused for breaking news as Trump says worrying eight words

 

During a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump unexpectedly veered off-topic, leaving viewers baffled. Instead of focusing on international matters, the former president launched into a detailed defense of his new $400 million White House ballroom and a scathing critique of the Federal Reserve’s recent building renovation.

Trump openly called Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell a “fool” over the central bank’s $4.1 billion upgrade of its headquarters. He argued that the renovation costs were “the highest price in the history of construction” and contrasted it with his own project, claiming the White House ballroom is “under budget and ahead of schedule” despite its massive scale.

Trump highlighted the ballroom’s features, including bulletproof glass and a drone-free roof, and suggested it could host future presidential inaugurations—though it remains unclear whether this was a serious announcement or another off-the-cuff remark.

Viewers quickly took to social media to express confusion. One wrote: “What inauguration?” while another joked, “Inauguration or coronation?” Others criticized the focus on lavish construction over pressing national issues, with comments like, “We don’t want a big beautiful ballroom! We want healthcare!”

This unexpected tangent has sparked widespread discussion online, with many questioning the priorities highlighted in Trump’s speech versus the public’s urgent needs.