President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza was “very close” after Secretary of State Marco Rubio interrupted a White House roundtable on Wednesday to hand him a handwritten note urging him to approve a Truth Social post to break the news first.

The exchange unfolded in front of reporters during a roundtable event with conservative influencers in the Blue Room, where Trump had been fielding questions about antifa and law enforcement policy.

Standing in the back of the room, Rubio caught Trump’s attention and motioned that he needed a moment. “He had news for Trump,” a White House pool report said, “but it would have to wait until after the media left.” Moments later, Rubio stepped forward and handed the president a note.

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