Trump presses 'nuclear button' during interview; then this happens
What's the story
US President Donald Trump set the internet abuzz by pushing what looked like a "nuclear button" in an interview. Contrary to speculation all over, it didn't cause any global disaster. Instead, it brought in his favorite drink—Diet Coke. The incident happened when Trump was talking about the red button on his desk with Fox News's Laura Ingraham.
Coke revelation
Trump showcases 'Coke button' during interview
In his chat with Ingraham, Trump debunked the popular myth surrounding the red button. "Everyone thinks that's the nuclear—everyone thinks that's the nuclear weapon...They say if I press this, it's the end of the world," he said before pressing it. The Diet Coke button was among the first things Trump had reinstalled after his return. Trump's love for Diet Coke is well-documented, and earlier this year, Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey presented him with a commemorative inaugural Diet Coke bottle.
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🔥 JUST IN: President Trump shows off the 'nuclear weapon' diet coke button in the oval office 🤣pic.twitter.com/ksAXD0DZjK
— Mister Bigly (@Cybersmith_NFT) March 20, 2025
Background
Origin of Trump's 'Coke button'
In a 2017 interview, he was asked if it was the nuclear button, to which he jokingly replied, "No, no, everyone thinks it is. Everyone does get a little nervous when I press that button." A steward arrived in the Oval Room minutes later, carrying a silver dish with a glass of Diet Coke. Among the other updates to the Oval Office are a bust of Winston Churchill and a portrait of Andrew Jackson, reflecting Trump's admiration for both presidents.