Trump says 'only a Hispanic could survive' fall from White House ballroom

Global World Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:16:57 GMT Moderate confidence — 71/100

President Trump said during a Hispanic Heritage Month event on Wednesday that only Hispanics could survive a fall from the site of the White House ballroom.
The president made the remark in the East Room after inviting the event’s attendees to step onto the floor of the new ballroom outside.

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President Trump said during a Hispanic Heritage Month event on Wednesday that only Hispanics could survive a fall from the site of the White House ballroom.
The president made the remark in the East Room after inviting the event’s attendees to step onto the floor of the new ballroom outside.

Sources: The Hill