In an era when public figures often bend over backwards to placate the press, President Donald Trump once again reminded America why he’s cut from a different cloth. During a press briefing in the Oval Office on Monday, a reporter’s phone rang mid-remarks. Trump’s response was swift and unapologetic:
“Hello? Who is that back there? Get out of the room," President Trump told the reporter.
President Trump just threw a reporter of out the Oval Office who’s phone went off during his press briefing:
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) August 25, 2025
“Hello? Who is that back there? Get out of the room.”
Career ended 🤣
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And just like that, the reporter was shown the door.
Some may call it harsh. Others might say it was over the top. But for millions of Americans watching, it was classic Trump: direct, no-nonsense, and entirely justified. In the highest office in the land—inside the Oval Office, no less—decorum still matters. And when the President of the United States is speaking, the least anyone can do is silence their phone.
Trump’s handling of the situation wasn’t just about one rude journalist. It sent a clear message: respect the office, or leave. In a political landscape increasingly marred by chaos, leaks, and a media class that treats conservative leaders with open hostility, Trump draws a line in the sand. He doesn’t beg for respect—he demands it. And he gets it.
Contrast that with how President Biden’s press briefings are often characterized: reporters shouting over each other, questions ignored or awkwardly fumbled, and staffers frequently rushing to cut events short. The contrast couldn’t be clearer. Trump commands the room.
Trump’s refusal to tolerate unprofessional behavior is exactly why so many Americans support him. He respects the dignity of the presidency and doesn’t allow others to undermine it—intentionally or otherwise.