Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2026
February 20, 2026
The President. Well, thank you very much, everybody. Thank you very much.
And I guess we're going to be asking the press to leave, and that way we're going to talk very candidly and take questions, I think, at the end.
It wasn't supposed to be. I just said to Susie, "What about questions?" "Sir, you can do whatever you want." [Laughter] I don't know if she says that to other people that she's represented over the years.
But thank you very much for being here. It's a great honor. And, the media, thank you. You can leave now.
Iran/Potential Military Involvement
Q. Mr. President, are you considering a limited military strike to pressure Iran into a deal? [Laughter]
[At this point, several reporters began asking questions at once.]
The President. I guess I can say I am considering that. [Laughter] Right? Thank you. Thank
you.
[Several reporters spoke at once.]
Q. Have you—[inaudible]?
Q. When will you be making that decision?
The President. Who was that? Who is that person? It's amazing. "Are you considering a
military strike?" I guess, you know? [Laughter]
NOTE: The President spoke at 9:33 a.m. in the State Dining Room at the White House. In his remarks, he referred to White House Chief of Staff Susan Wiles.
Categories: Addresses and Remarks : Governors, working breakfast; Interviews With the News Media : Exchanges with reporters, White House.
Locations: Washington, DC.
Names: Wiles, Susan.
Subjects: Governors, working breakfast with President; Iran, relations with U.S.; White House Chief of Staff.
DCPD Number: DCPD202600126.