Rubio Slips Note Telling Trump to Announce Peace Deal on Truth Social

Charlie Nash Oct 8th, 2025, 7:01 pm

Secretary of State Marco Rubio handed President Donald Trump a note on Wednesday telling him that a Middle East peace deal was “very close” and was awaiting Trump’s approval for “a Truth Social post.”

As Trump spoke to reporters, Rubio walked up to the president, whispered in his ear, and handed him a note, which was captured by AP chief photographer Evan Vucci .

“Very close. We need you to approve a Truth Social post soon so you can announce deal first,” the note read.

AP Photo/Evan Vucci

After being handed the note, Trump told reporters, “I was just given a note by the Secretary of State saying that we’re very close to a deal in the Middle East and they’re gonna need

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