Oval Office
Coverage of Oval Office in the Nexus archive.
- Spencer Pratt meets with Trump at White House
Spencer Pratt met with President Donald Trump at the White House. Pratt posted a photo of the meeting in the Oval Office.
- After Courting Black Voters, Trump Downplays Black Unemployment
President Trump addressed Black unemployment in the Oval Office on June 4, stating new factory openings provide hope for Black workers. The article notes his outreach to Black voters prior to this statement.
- Trump was introduced to red and yellow cards in 2018
President Donald Trump admitted he did not know about red cards in soccer before a recent U.S.-Bosnia match. However, FIFA President Gianni Infantino explained the use of yellow and red cards during a 2018 Oval Office meeting following the United States securing the right to co-host the 2026 World Cup. Trump appeared amused, holding up a red card, while Infantino joked about their potential use beyond soccer.
- Trump Expected to Tell Turkey He Is Ready to Restore Access to F-35 Jets
Trump is expected to inform Turkey that he is prepared to restore access to F-35 jets. Turkey has been actively lobbying for readmission to the fighter jet program for years. A model of an F-35 was displayed in the Oval Office.
- Trump rings New York Stock Exchange bell to mark first trading day for ‘Trump accounts’
Donald Trump rang the New York Stock Exchange bell from the White House to mark the first trading day for 'Trump accounts,' a government initiative providing children with $1,000 investment accounts. The event involved leaders from the NYSE and Nasdaq at the Oval Office, marking the first joint exchange opening and the first bell-ringing at the White House.
- Trump rings Wall Street's opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains
President Trump rings the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq from the Oval Office, symbolically linking his presidency to stock market gains. The act reflects his increasing association of his leadership with financial market performance.
- Trump rings Wall Street's opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains
President Trump rings the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq from the Oval Office, symbolizing his association of his presidency with stock market gains.
- Trump rings Wall Street's opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains
President Trump rings the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq from the Oval Office, symbolizing his association of his presidency with stock market performance.
- Trump rings Wall Street's opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains
President Trump rings the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq from the Oval Office, symbolizing his association of his presidency with stock market gains.
- Trump rings Wall Street’s opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains
President Donald Trump is ringing the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the Oval Office. The event ties his presidency to stock market gains.
- Trump rings Wall Street's opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains
President Trump rings Wall Street's opening bells, linking his presidency to stock market gains amid low public approval for his economic leadership. Trump promotes 'Trump Accounts' to expand stock market exposure, but 38% of Americans currently do not own stocks. The S&P 500 has seen significant gains in recent years, though inflation remains a political challenge for Trump.
- Trump earned $1.4 billion from crypto in 2025
US President Donald Trump earned over $1.4 billion from cryptocurrencies in 2025, drawing accusations of corruption. Critics argue his regulatory changes favored the industry, including his own $TRUMP, while opponents in the Senate demand stricter oversight of his trading activities.
- 'It's a yawn': Trump downplays bipartisan landmark housing bill
President Donald Trump downplayed the significance of a bipartisan housing bill during a meeting in the Oval Office. The bill is described as a landmark piece of legislation.
- Trump says Iran meeting to take place in Qatar
President Donald Trump announced a meeting with Iran in Qatar. The announcement was made during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Steve Witkoff, special envoy to the Middle East, in the Oval Office on June 24, 2026.
- Reflecting Pool holds a mirror to Trump’s administration
The article uses the Reflecting Pool as a metaphor to critique Trump’s administration, linking it to vandalism in D.C. that begins in the Oval Office.
- Trump escalates spat with Italy's Meloni over G7 photo claim
US President Donald Trump meets with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in the Oval Office. The encounter follows an escalation of their dispute over a G7 photo claim.
- Trump assured Musk and Carlson he wouldn’t go to war with Iran, new book claims
A new book claims Donald Trump assured Elon Musk and Tucker Carlson that he would not go to war with Iran during an Oval Office meeting. The book also mentions Trump's reaction to images of injuries from an Israeli pager attack on Hezbollah.
- Trump from ‘hunted’ to ‘hunter’: New book details Trump’s push to test the limits of executive power
A new book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan details President Donald Trump's second term, highlighting his shift from being 'hunted' to 'hunter' and his efforts to test the limits of executive power. The book suggests Trump's emboldenment stems from avoiding the challenges of a hypothetical 2020 election victory, leading him to dismantle institutions and challenge norms.
- Trump from 'hunted' to 'hunter': New book details Trump's push to test the limits of executive power
A new book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan details how President Donald Trump's second term has been marked by a shift from being 'hunted' to 'hunter,' with him pushing executive power limits. The book argues that had Trump won the 2020 election, his second term might have faced more challenges, but his current term lacks such obstacles. Trump is reportedly considering JD Vance or Marco Rubio as potential successors in 2028.
- Frustrated by Courts, Trump Weighed Suspending a Constitutional Right
Trump considered suspending a constitutional right due to frustration with courts. Stephen Miller and Will Scharf were present in the Oval Office earlier this year.
- Oval Office octagon: How Trump turned combat sports into a political weapon
The article discusses how Donald Trump's career has been closely linked with professional fighting, exemplified by an MMA event, which poses potential political risks. The event highlights the intertwining of combat sports with his public persona.
- Oleksandr Usyk Meets Donald Trump at the White House
Ukrainian heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk met with Donald Trump at the White House. A photo of their handshake in the Oval Office was shared by Margo Martin, the president's communications advisor. Usyk has used his platform to appeal to Trump regarding Russia's invasion and previously asked him to visit Ukraine.
- Trump calls off strikes, says deal with Iran is close
President Trump said he called off airstrikes on Iranian targets and claimed a U.S.-Iran deal is close, potentially to be signed this weekend. Iran denied any progress toward a longer-term agreement.
- The Memo: Trump announces ‘great settlement’ on Iran, but the world awaits details
President Trump announced a 'great settlement of the war with Iran' during an Oval Office meeting with reporters, shifting abruptly from an earlier social media post threatening U.S. action against Iran. The world awaits further details.
- Trump rips McConnell, Murkowski from Oval Office
President Trump criticized Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Murkowski from the Oval Office, calling McConnell an 'angry man' and expressing grievances. He also questioned whether Republicans would support a supplemental bill to fund the Iran war.
- Trump speaks about decision to cancel planned Iran strikes
President Trump announced the cancellation of planned strikes against Iran, citing progress on a potential peace deal. The announcement was made from the Oval Office.
- Trump surprises reflecting pool crew with Oval Office recognition
President Trump recognized construction workers who renovated the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool at the Oval Office, presenting them with signed hats and challenge coins. The workers received the recognition ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
- Trump claims 100 million oil barrels secretly moved through Strait of Hormuz
Trump claimed 100 million oil barrels were secretly moved through the Strait of Hormuz. He expressed approval of recent inflation numbers despite a 4.2 percent rise in the consumer price index over the past 12 months.
- Defense industry leaders preparing to meet with Trump as worries grow over missile supply, sources say
Defense industry leaders are preparing to meet with President Donald Trump as concerns grow over missile supply issues, according to sources. The meeting is set to take place in the Oval Office on June 3.
- Trump’s DC beautification fixation worries some Republicans as midterms loom
President Trump’s emphasis on repair and beautification projects in Washington, D.C., is seen as a potential liability for Republicans ahead of the midterms, as affordability concerns dominate national attention. Trump recently discussed completed repairs during an executive order signing and energy announcement in the Oval Office.
- The Memo: Trump upends expectations with idea of meeting Iran’s supreme leader
President Trump stated he would be 'honored' to meet Iran’s supreme leader if a peace deal is reached, expressing openness to a high-level diplomatic engagement. He made the comment in the Oval Office during a press briefing.
- Trump says promenade will be built connecting Lincoln Memorial to Potomac River
President Donald Trump announced plans for a new promenade connecting the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River, claiming it aligns with the memorial’s original design. He also highlighted efforts to renovate the Reflecting Pool, while acknowledging a court order requiring the Kennedy Center to remove his name.
- Cracks emerge in GOP support for Trump’s agenda: From the Politics Desk
The article reports growing dissent within the GOP regarding President Donald Trump's agenda. It also mentions Trump speaking at a 'Beautiful, Clean Coal' event in the Oval Office on June 4, 2026.
- Anderson Cooper on Trump’s latest Kaitlan Collins remarks: ‘That doesn’t happen to men’
Anderson Cooper defended Kaitlan Collins after President Trump criticized her appearance during a meeting in the Oval Office. Trump told Collins she has 'hatred in her eyes' and needs to smile more, prompting Cooper to comment that such remarks 'don’t happen to men.'
- Trump Signs Executive Order Removing Job Protections From Federal Workers
President Trump signed an executive order removing job protections from federal workers. The action was taken in the Oval Office on Wednesday.
- Trump berates CNN’s Kaitlan Collins for not smiling in Oval Office: ‘Such hatred in her eyes’
President Trump criticized CNN's Kaitlan Collins in the Oval Office, accusing her of false reporting and not smiling, and remarked on 'such hatred in her eyes.'
- Trump says negotiations with Iran are still happening
President Trump addressed reporters in the Oval Office and mentioned ongoing negotiations with Iran. He also discussed topics including the 'anti-weaponization' fund and first-time negotiations with Hezbollah.
- Todd Blanche exposes how aggressive Biden DOJ targeted low-level Mar-a-Lago employees
Todd Blanche claimed the Biden-era Department of Justice's investigation into President Donald Trump was so broad that even Mar-a-Lago staff, including gardeners and low-level aides, required criminal defense attorneys. He described the justice system as 'weaponized,' citing examples like Secret Service members testifying before grand juries and the DOJ abandoning a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund.
- Trump signs order seeking early access to powerful AI models before their release
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office on April 30 seeking early access to powerful AI models before their release. The order aims to provide government review of AI models prior to public availability.
- Top Democrat shuts down 2028 White House speculation: ‘I will not be one of them’
Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan governor, stated she will not run for president in 2028 despite being considered a potential contender. The article notes her previous interactions with President Donald Trump and her political activities during his second term.