Marco Rubio Mocked for Wearing Oversized Shoes Amid Report Trump Gifts Officials Footwear They Are Too ‘Afraid Not to Wear’ President Donald Trump has been gifting senior officials $145 Florsheim dress shoes, reportedly guessing their sizes in front of them, leading to a situation where recipients are described as “too afraid not to wear” the footwear. The practice has drawn ridicule, particularly after Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced mockery for wearing oversized shoes ordered for him. According to reports, Trump has taken to guessing officials’ shoe sizes during meetings, with an aide placing an order and a brown Florsheim box arriving at the White House a week later. Recipients, including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and others, have reportedly worn the shoes in Trump’s presence, some reportedly doing so begrudgingly. One cabinet secretary reportedly complained about having to shelve his Louis Vuitton shoes, according to people who overheard the complaint. The practice has sparked criticism, with conservative columnist Matt Lewis warning that the shoes could “cause blisters.” Meanwhile, unnamed White House officials described the situation as “hysterical,” noting that officials are “afraid not to wear” the footwear. One official remarked, “All the boys have them,” while another told the Journal, “It’s hysterical because everybody’s afraid not to wear them.” The shoe-gifting trend has extended to a range of figures, including Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, White House communications director Steven Cheung, and media personalities like Fox News host Sean Hannity and former host Tucker Carlson. The practice has also drawn attention from the media, with SNL mocking Kristi Noem in a separate segment.#donald_trump #white_house #marco_rubio #j_d_vance #florsheim
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Briefs on Iran War Amid Trump's Mixed Messaging Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine held a press briefing on Tuesday, providing updates on the ongoing military operations against Iran. Hegseth emphasized that the United States is “crushing the enemy in an overwhelming display of technical skill and military force,” describing the conflict as a 10-day battle that has intensified with each passing day. He warned that Tuesday would mark “the most intense day of strikes inside Iran,” with increased numbers of fighters, bombers, and refined intelligence targeting key infrastructure. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, offered conflicting assessments of the war’s progress. On Monday, he described Operation Epic Fury as a “short excursion,” yet simultaneously threatened to escalate the campaign with more “fury” to achieve its objectives. Trump’s remarks came as the economic fallout of the conflict began to take shape, with rising oil prices and concerns over gas costs growing among Republicans. The president argued that higher fuel prices were a “very small price to pay” for eliminating the Iranian nuclear threat, a stance that has drawn criticism from GOP lawmakers worried about its impact on the November elections. Trump’s comments also touched on his relationship with Vice President JD Vance, whom he described as “maybe less enthusiastic” at the start of the war. Despite this, Trump claimed the two “get along very well on this,” suggesting a degree of unity within the administration. However, tensions within the Republican Party have intensified as Trump’s demand for the Senate to pass the SAVE America Act—requiring proof of citizenship for voting—has placed pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune.#donald_trump #pete_hegseth #dan_caine #john_thune #j_d_vance
