According to a new Wall Street Journal piece, President Donald Trump encouraged guests to take “whatever you want” from the White House.
The article details the “inside story on Europe’s rupture with America,” but specifically mentions a meeting between Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House. Merz was reportedly shocked by how “normal” the president was as the pair discussed foreign matters. Then, Trump pulled the congregation into what he calls “the Lewinsky room,” which was full of swag that he offered to the group.
“When Merz visited, he was surprised to find Trump ‘normal,’ an official later said. Trump listened, asked questions, seemed open to new information and knowledgeable about some topics—though surprisingly unaware of others, including the military situation in Ukraine,” the outlet reported. “During their chat, Trump told Merz he had something to show him, and walked the chancellor of Germany into a small study off the Oval Office. It was, Trump announced, ‘the Lewinsky room’ and he had filled it with MAGA memorabilia, including red hats and boxes of Florsheim dress shoes. ‘Just grab whatever you want,’ a congenial Trump told his German guests, adding that their wives could sell the swag for ‘thousands of dollars.'”
X users reacted, with many predictably losing their minds over the allegations in the report:
The pool and soccer ball scandals are over now it’s off to the “swag” scandal.
It’s all sooo pathetic— Rick’s (@making_news1) July 7, 2026
This damage is gonna take years to undo https://t.co/ObeYVx07RA
— Akash Maniam (@ManiamAkash) July 6, 2026
Clearly, everything in this White House is for sale — when the POTUS himself says it directly to foreigners.
Wonder what he asked for in return?
Excuse me while I walk away & lose my lunch. https://t.co/PvHIzhAmJg
— Rina Shah (@RinainDC) July 6, 2026
Are republicans aware of how cheap and tacky he looks to everyone or do they just not care? https://t.co/C5nFFRpDEk
— Intestinal Bookworms (@IntestinalBookW) July 7, 2026
These guys can’t get through one day without beclowning or beshitting themselves but hey, they’ll all leave rich and with their one-party state firmly in the greedy hands of radicalized lunatics. https://t.co/AUP0hCq3ao
— Gnome Enthusiast (@warrenbell1) July 7, 2026
Ok, it’s not the worst thing Cheato has ever done, but it’s extremely fucking classless, bullshit behavior in the White House. https://t.co/rkXrzRgKpc
— I Didn’t Vote For The PayPal Mafia 🇺🇸 (@AnotherMasker) July 6, 2026
Demeaning. Man of character and human dignity does not subject guests to this low class assault. https://t.co/24CwucROyx
— JLBoul (@jlboul) July 6, 2026
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