Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Trump Gifts Shoes to Vance and Rubio
Donald Trump had a long interview with The New York Times in the Oval Office.
He gave shoes to two important people in his government, JD Vance and Marco Rubio, and called them 'kids'.
Trump showed them around the White House and talked about many things, like how he feels great and how he's good at his job.
He also talked about democracy and his past work in real estate.
Trump said he feels as good as he did 40 years ago and that his job is easier now than before.
He also mentioned that he ended eight wars but didn't get a big award like the Nobel Peace Prize, which he thinks is unfair.
Donald Trump gifted shoes to JD Vance and Marco Rubio, referring to them as 'kids' during a two-hour interview with The New York Times.
The interview took place in the Oval Office on January 7, where Trump discussed various topics including democracy, health, and his background in real estate.
Trump gave a tour of the White House, using a laser pointer to explain updates to historic portraits and summoning a valet for refreshments.
He claimed to feel physically the same as he did 40 years ago and stated that the job is easier now compared to his first term.
Trump also expressed frustration over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, despite ending eight wars.
- Who
- Donald Trump, JD Vance, Marco Rubio, The New York Times
- What
- Trump gifted shoes to Vance and Rubio, referred to them as 'kids' during a two-hour interview with The New York Times
- When
- January 7
- Where
- Oval Office, White House
- Why
- Trump aimed to project an image of tireless energy and stamina, and to discuss various topics including democracy, health, and personal achievements
- People Involved
- Donald Trump, JD Vance, Marco Rubio, The New York Times
- Event
- Trump gifted shoes to Vance and Rubio, referred to them as 'kids'
- Date
- January 7
- Location
- Oval Office, White House
- Trump's Remarks
- Referred to himself as a 'big fan' of democracy, discussed his real estate background, and commented on his health and age
- Interview Context
- Two-hour interview with The New York Times, discussed various topics including democracy, health, and personal achievements
- Trump's Actions
- Gave a tour of the White House, used a laser pointer to explain updates to historic portraits, and summoned a valet for refreshments
- Trump's Health
- Claimed to feel physically the same as 40 years ago, stated the job is easier now compared to his first term
