Following a meeting with Congressional Republican leaders, President Trump addressed the public, touching on a range of topics from recent executive orders to upcoming travel plans. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson are expected to provide further details regarding the discussions held during this first meeting since the president began his second term.

The meeting comes after some tension between Trump and certain Congressional Republicans late last year regarding a potential government shutdown. Key Republican figures present included House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, House GOP Conference Chair Lisa McClain, Senate GOP Whip John Barrasso, and Conference chairs Tom Cotton and Shelley Moore Capito.

During his public remarks, the president highlighted his executive orders concerning the renaming of Mt. Denali and the Gulf of Mexico, referencing President William McKinley's legacy and economic achievements. He also addressed questions about pardoning January 6th convicts, drawing comparisons to public reactions to protests in Portland and Minneapolis following George Floyd's death.

Trump also commented on the removal of Secret Service protection for former advisor John Bolton, criticizing him as a "warmonger." The president then announced upcoming visits to North Carolina and California, referencing the impact of Hurricane Helene and criticizing the Democratic leadership's response to the Los Angeles wildfires.