CHILD REPORTERS Take Over WH Briefing!
Children posing as reporters delighted and surprised the White House press corps during Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.
At a Glance
White House kids took over the press briefing room for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt answered questions ranging from Trump’s favorite ice cream to superpowers
Children inquired about climate change, presidential history, and McDonald’s meals
First Lady Melania Trump hosted creative workshops in the Kennedy Garden
Videos of the event went viral, showing a rare, light-hearted side of White House life
Mini Reporters, Major Moments
The White House press briefing room saw a major shift in tone on April 25, when children of staffers and reporters became the day’s press corps. As part of the annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt fielded playful, probing questions from kids who swapped schoolbooks for notepads.
The young journalists didn’t hold back. One child asked about President Donald Trump’s favorite ice cream, to which Leavitt revealed, “I have seen the president eat ice cream sundaes before, with chocolate sauce, and some toppings, too.” Another asked what superpower Trump would choose. “If he had a superpower,” Leavitt replied, “it would be to just snap his fingers and solve all of our country’s problems just like that.”
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The children’s presence brought levity to a room usually filled with partisan sparring and policy disputes, offering a glimpse of government through innocent, curious eyes.
A Gentler Look at Politics
The questions continued, covering everything from Trump’s favorite McDonald’s order—burgers and fries—to presidential role models. Leavitt joked Trump might choose himself, before citing George Washington as a historical favorite. When asked about White House staffing, she clarified that aside from one departure, “we have a great team here, so far, so good.”
More serious topics also surfaced. One child asked about Trump’s stance on climate change. While Leavitt avoided directly addressing past comments, she highlighted the administration’s commitment to clean air and energy independence, keeping the response in line with policy talking points.
Flags, Paint, and Garden Joy
Beyond the briefing room, the children joined First Lady Melania Trump in the Kennedy Garden for a day of creative activities. They decorated wooden American flags and participated in hands-on projects that blended patriotism with play. Melania praised the children’s “creativity and enthusiasm,” helping transform the White House into a space of familial warmth and national tradition.
The event’s impact rippled far beyond the South Lawn. Viral videos of the child-led briefing racked up millions of views, offering a rare and endearing look inside a high-security space often shrouded in formality.
In an age of nonstop political friction, these moments reminded Americans that even the heart of government can make space for imagination, laughter, and the unfiltered curiosity of children.