The room reflected that tone. Executives from companies such as ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips sat alongside high-ranking officials, listening as Trump spoke about energy independence, strategic leverage, and the role of U.S. corporations in navigating international partnerships. Cameras clicked quietly. Reporters took notes. Everything followed the familiar rhythm of a high-level policy briefing.
Then came the interruption.
Instead, he paused, looked down, and acknowledged the note aloud.
“Marco just gave me a note,” he said, holding it up slightly as if addressing the room rather than himself. Before anyone could react, he read it out loud, word for word. The note referenced returning to a previous point involving Chevron, prompting Trump to make a brief, casual comment before moving on as though nothing unusual had happened. Continue reading…