Trump's Sweet Tooth: Pink Starbursts and Tootsie Rolls Take Center Stage

May 21, 2025 Khushi Kumari

President Donald Trump's fondness for sweets was highlighted during a recent White House event

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Trump's top candy choices? Pink Starbursts and classic Tootsie Rolls

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt mentioned that Trump consumes a "good amount" of candy daily

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The revelations came during the annual event where children of reporters visited the White House

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Apart from candies, Trump enjoys McDonald's hamburgers, French fries, well-done steak, and ice cream sundaes

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Children asked Leavitt various questions, including Trump's favorite child and soccer player, which she humorously dodged

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First Lady Melania Trump hosted children in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, helping them decorate wooden American flag

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A video clip showed Trump dancing with children near the south entrance of the Executive Mansion

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