Donald Trump held an event in the Oval Office to announce the reclassification of medical marijuana for scientific research purposes. During the event, he appeared drowsy at times while various speakers praised the initiative. Little Travis Smith, 2, also present at the event, took a nap under a portrait.
Trump discussed plans to refurbish the reflecting pool near the Lincoln Memorial, proposing an unconventional idea of turning it into a swimming pool. He also addressed the Iran situation, ruling out the use of nuclear weapons and criticizing Iran’s naval actions. Additionally, he asserted his influence on UK matters compared to Prince Harry.
In another development, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reportedly ousted Navy Secretary John Phelan due to perceived slow progress. The incident sparked controversy over the handling of the dismissal. The Department of Justice is under scrutiny for its release of Jeffrey Epstein files.
Trump expressed optimism about repairing US-UK relations during an upcoming state visit. He shared thoughts on UK political figures and emphasized the importance of certain policies for their success. The event concluded with Trump hosting college sports teams at the White House, sparking comments on his attitudes and actions.