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Trump Gaggles with Press at Joint Base Andrews, Aug. 11, 2026

August 11, 2026 · The White House · 0:04:57

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What happened

President Donald Trump took questions at Joint Base Andrews on August 11, 2026, opening with the Patriot Games in Ohio — “a tremendous success, great young athletes, the future of our country” — and his standard markers: “79 records so far” for the stock market, more people working than ever before, and control of the Strait of Hormuz: “We totally control the Strait of Hormuz… Our Navy is unbelievable.”

Asked about riding an airport catering truck in Turkey, he said the Secret Service and the military had wanted him on a different plane after a threat: “I just follow what they like to do… There was a threat out there. I didn’t really ask much about it. I get a lot of threats.” On South Carolina, he said Darlene Graham had just called to thank him for his endorsement after reaching the runoff — “she’s clearly the victor” — and that he would call her back. Asked directly whether he is serious about a third term, he answered: “Everybody wants me to do it, but the law is very strong. I’d love to run, but the law is very strong.”

Why it matters

This gaggle is the President’s clearest on-record answer to the 2028 question in this stretch of the record — desire stated, legal bar acknowledged — alongside a security disclosure (a threat-driven aircraft switch in Turkey) and a midterm endorsement update, all dated evidence for the elections file.

Sources: The White House, “President Trump Gaggles with Press at Joint Base Andrews, Aug. 11, 2026” (official upload, embedded above; the upload’s description places the gaggle at Joint Base Andrews, MD). All characterizations as stated by the President in the gaggle.