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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, former President Donald Trump admitted taking a 'gorgeous grandfather clock' from Secretary of State Marco Rubio's office as part of his interior redesign.
  • Driven by his interior design enthusiasm, Trump plans to paint the Cabinet Room ceiling gold and apply gold leaf to objects to personalize the space.
  • During the Cabinet meeting, Trump admitted to taking a grandfather clock from Rubio’s office, claiming he had the right to do so, prompting laughter from attendees.
  • Cabinet members laughed loudly at Trump’s clock theft joke, with Rubio surprised, highlighting the humorous reaction to his playful power move.
  • During a recent Cabinet meeting, Trump spent 15 minutes discussing interior design, diverting attention from serious government duties.
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The Hill broke the news in Washington, United States on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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