Overview
- At a press conference following the Supreme Court’s rejection of his emergency-power tariffs, President Trump recounted that Kusa Steel president Andrew Seville in Rome, Georgia, told him he wanted to kiss him, which Trump said he declined.
- CNN broke into programming to run the clip of Trump telling the story, and many viewers described the remarks as unsettling or creepy.
- Social media responses included mockery and doubts about the account’s credibility, with critics highlighting Trump’s retelling and tone.
- White House spokesperson Davis Ingle defended the president, saying it is unsurprising that people want to show appreciation for him.
- Some supporters argued the steel executive’s reaction reflected gratitude for business gains they attribute to Trump’s tariff policies.