Trump Interrupts Oval Office Meetings for Personal Calls, Raises Security Concerns

President Donald Trump frequently interrupts high-level Oval Office meetings to make personal phone calls, often contacting friends and allies such as UFC President Dana White and media mogul Rupert Murdoch. Trump has used these calls to discuss major international issues, including seeking Murdoch's perspective on the Israel-Iran conflict, which influenced subsequent U.S. military strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities. This informal approach has led to extended meetings and operational chaos within the administration, with officials noting that sessions expected to last 30 minutes sometimes stretch for hours. Concerns have been raised about potential security risks and information leaks, particularly after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unexpectedly entered a meeting on the Air Force's F-47 fighter jet program. Trump’s accessibility and phone habits have not changed since his previous term, with aides and GOP senators describing his reliance on phone conversations as a defining leadership style. These behaviors underscore ongoing challenges in the administration’s management and information security protocols.