This video captures a moment of classic Trump-press friction during the high-stakes diplomatic marathon at Mar-a-Lago on December 29, 2025. For the second day in a row, President Donald Trump extended a lunch invitation to the press corps—but this time, it came with a sharp, insulting twist.
While standing alongside world leaders during the ongoing peace negotiations, Trump paused to offer the media "some of the best food you'll ever have," but quickly followed up by calling the reporters "total pests" and suggesting they were only there for the free meal rather than "honest reporting." The remark left the room in a state of awkward laughter and visible tension as the President continued to trade barbs with the press pool.
Inside the Video: The Second Invite: Watch the moment Trump offers the Mar-a-Lago menu to the press for the second straight day, and the specific insult that turned the mood sour.
The "Pest" Comment: See the full context of Trump’s critique of the media’s behavior during the summit, where he labeled their questions as "rude" and "unfair."
Diplomatic Side-Eye: Observe the reactions of the international delegations as they witness the uniquely combative relationship between the U.S. President and the Fourth Estate.
The "Bribe" Part II: How this interaction builds on the previous day’s joke about "bribing" the press with food to get better headlines.
Whether you see it as masterful media manipulation or a breach of professional decorum, this clip is a perfect snapshot of the Trump administration's "Art of the Deal" approach to the press in 2026.
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