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Trump Blames Hoarse Voice on Shouting Over Trade Dispute, Won’t Name Country

The Oval Office quip during a World Cup planning session refocused attention on trade negotiations alongside renewed health scrutiny.

Overview

  • Asked about his raspy tone, Trump said he "blew [his] stack" shouting at people over a trade issue and insisted he feels "great."
  • He said a foreign country tried to renegotiate its trade terms but refused to identify the nation when pressed by reporters.
  • The exchange included a joking misheard reference to a "polyp," drew laughter in the room, and quickly spread on social media.
  • The comments came during an Oval Office meeting with FIFA officials on preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
  • Coverage linked the viral moment to active tariff talks, recent exemptions for agricultural imports, a pending Supreme Court review of his tariff authority, and continued health scrutiny after an October checkup that deemed him in "exceptional health."