Trump Holds Cabinet Meeting Amid Netanyahu Visit, Tariff Threats, Rubio Attendance

President Trump held a lengthy Cabinet meeting during which he addressed a variety of issues including tariffs, foreign policy, and White House decor. He reiterated his plan to impose tariffs on over a dozen nations starting August 1, 2025, with no extensions to the deadline. The meeting featured lighter moments, such as Trump humorously recounting how he took a grandfather clock from Secretary of State Marco Rubio's office to decorate the Cabinet room. Trump also expressed frustration with media coverage, particularly criticizing reports challenging his claims about strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. Notably absent from the meeting was Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was on international travel; Kennedy is a controversial figure due to his views on vaccines and is currently facing lawsuits from medical groups over changes to federal COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. Other key Cabinet members, including Rubio, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, were present to discuss administration matters.