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Trump says he commandeered Rubio’s clock as part of Cabinet Room makeover

UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – Trump explained taking a grandfather clock from Rubio’s office to enhance White House décor during a nearly two-hour Cabinet meeting focused on interior design updates.

  • During a July 8 cabinet meeting, President Trump recounted how he asserted his authority over Secretary of State Marco Rubio by taking a grandfather clock from Rubio's office, an episode that left Rubio visibly uncomfortable.
  • The event followed Trump’s long tangent about redecorating the Cabinet Room, including painting the ceiling gold and considering gold leaf on corners.
  • Trump described trying to persuade Rubio to give up the clock, saying, "Marco, I have the right to do it," and then pulling rank to take it.
  • He spent 15 minutes on room updates, boasting about changes like beige walls and gold leaf, while the cabinet laughed at his anecdotes.
  • The episode illustrates Trump’s assertion of authority in the administration and his focus on interior design amid ongoing political matters.
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The Hill broke the news in Washington, United States on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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