President Donald Trump conducted multiple lengthy press conferences that included marathon rants and extended exchanges with reporters. One presser announced an Executive Order criminalizing the burning of the American flag, despite flag burning being protected by the First Amendment. A separate presser followed a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Several long-winded answers contained notable blunders. Trump claimed Maryland Governor Wes Moore called him "the greatest president of my lifetime," a claim Moore denied via tweet. Trump repeatedly misnamed Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer as "Kristi Whitman" and "Kristi Whitmer," possibly confusing her with former New Jersey governor Christine Todd Whitman.
President Donald Trump gave multiple press conferences on Monday that ended up running extremely long due to a handful of marathon rants by the president. The first presser was held to announce the signing of an Executive Order criminalizing the burning of the American flag an act that's protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The second press conference was held after Trump met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
When discussing Baltimore, Trump told a story about meeting Moore at the Army-Navy college football game last year. He came over to me, he hugged me, he shook my hand, Trump said of Moore. You were there. He said, Sir, you're the greatest president of my lifetime.' I said, That's really nice that you'd say that. I'd love you to say it publicly, but I don't think you can do that so it's OK.' Moore, however, quickly denied the story. In a tweet posted during the conference, Moore said, Keep telling yourself that, Mr. President. Keep telling yourself that, Mr. President. Wes Moore (@iamwesmoore) August 25, 2025
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