Kids at the White House asked playful questions about President Trump’s favorites during Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.

Playful Briefing Room Takeover Delights Children and Staff

The White House briefing room transformed into a stage for laughter and curiosity on Tuesday as children of journalists and White House officials posed candid questions to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt during Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.

Leavitt, maintaining a light and cheerful tone throughout, responded to a flurry of questions about President Donald Trump’s personal preferences. The informal session gave young attendees a glimpse into the daily life of the presidency and the duties of the press secretary.

One child asked whether President Trump likes to give hugs. Leavitt responded with a smile, saying, “I think he does. I have seen him give many hugs to children and his family and our beautiful first lady. So, yes, I do think he likes to give hugs.”

When asked about the most fun and hardest parts of her job, Leavitt replied, “The most fun part about my job is doing things like this with all of you in the briefing room and answering so many great questions. I think the hardest part is also doing things like this in the briefing room and answering all of these questions,” she added, drawing laughter from the room.

Leavitt emphasized the importance of staying informed, explaining that reading the news is a vital part of her daily routine. “I wake up and read the newspaper and watch the news and listen to all of the things that your parents are reporting on,” she noted.

Ice Cream Sundaes and Solving Problems with a Snap

Another child asked about President Trump’s favorite food. Without hesitation, Leavitt answered, “He prefers steak to anything else.”

Pressed on the president’s favorite ice cream, she revealed that Trump enjoys a classic ice cream sundae.

One of the most creative questions came when a child inquired about what superpower Trump would choose if he could have one. Leavitt said, “If he had a superpower, it would be to just snap his fingers and solve all of our country’s problems just like that, because he likes to get things done very quickly—but sometimes it takes a little bit longer.”

She continued by connecting the idea to current events, stating, “Like today, he had to go to Capitol Hill to convince people to vote for his one big beautiful bill. I bet if he had a superpower, he would snap his fingers and get it passed immediately. But life doesn’t work that way, unfortunately.”

Outside the briefing room, First Lady Melania Trump also spent time with children, many of whom were spotted wearing dark blue hats emblazoned with “Gulf of America” in bold red letters.

The event highlighted the lighter side of White House operations and offered a rare, informal exchange between the administration and the next generation—underscoring the personal touch behind the public roles of America’s leadership.