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BREAKING: President Trump Holds Extended Q&A Session with Press Aboard Air Force One

Gary FranchiJanuary 5, 2026121 views
BREAKING: President Trump Holds Extended Q&A Session with Press Aboard Air Force One
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In a move that demonstrates his continued commitment to transparency and direct communication with the American people, President Donald Trump held an extensive question-and-answer session with the White House press pool aboard Air Force One on Sunday evening.

Over 30 Minutes of Unfiltered Access

According to the White House pool report, President Trump engaged with reporters for just over 30 minutes – a stark contrast to the previous administration's carefully managed and often limited press interactions. The President was joined by key members of his team, including Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who also participated in fielding questions.

This extended availability showcases what we've come to expect from the Trump administration: a leader who isn't afraid to face tough questions head-on and speak directly to the issues that matter most to hardworking Americans.

A Team Ready to Deliver

The presence of both Senator Graham and Secretary Lutnick during the gaggle signals the administration's unified approach to tackling the nation's challenges. Commerce Secretary Lutnick, the former CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, has been a driving force in President Trump's economic agenda, working to bring jobs back to America and restore our nation's competitive edge on the global stage.

The full transcript and audio of the President's remarks are expected to be released as the travel pool compiles the key quotes from this significant exchange.

We'll continue to monitor this developing story and bring you the most important takeaways from President Trump's remarks as they become available.

Stay tuned to Next News Network for the latest updates. This is the kind of presidential accessibility that the mainstream media often fails to highlight – but you can count on us to bring you the full story.

What do you think about President Trump's approach to press availability? Sound off in the comments below.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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AmericaFirst_AlwaysVerifiedJan 5, 2026
This reminds me of the impromptu press conferences he used to hold on the White House lawn - always willing to engage and defend his policies directly. That's real leadership in action!
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TruthSeeker44VerifiedJan 6, 2026
Those were some of the best moments of his presidency. No teleprompter, just straight talk.
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PatriotMike47VerifiedJan 6, 2026
Finally! A president who isn't afraid to face tough questions from the press. This is exactly the kind of transparency and accessibility we need in leadership.
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RedStateRisingVerifiedJan 6, 2026
Exactly right - compare this to how Biden hides from reporters. Night and day difference!
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ConservativeVoter2024VerifiedJan 7, 2026
Love seeing him take command of the narrative like this. Does anyone know how long the Q&A session lasted? Would love to see more details about what topics were covered.