As president, Trump can summon a gaggle of reporters to the Oval Office at a moment’s notice and focus attention on his message, often without the benefit of rigorous fact-checking.

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein in the Oval Office of the White House on February 11, 2025, in Washington, DC. - Andrew Harnik/Getty Images ...

Donald Trump and the art of the Oval Office confrontation Leaders watch as Trump upends the traditional Oval Office visit, worrying they could be next. “This is the Trump show,” a senior White ...