VP and Secretary of State lifts leg to show off presidential shoe gift

A screenshot of news articles from an interview with Trump, documenting absurd details about the President gifting shoes to high-ranking officials (VP Vance and Secretary of State Rubio) and calling them "kids." The articles highlight the surreal dynamic of powerful government figures proudly displaying presidential shoe gifts. Extracted text: Interview With Trump Takeaways | Power of Presidency | Venezuel 6 hours ago Tyler Pager White House reporter Rubio and Vance said they each received four pairs of shoes from the president. They were both wearing black dress shoes with slightly different designs. One of the pairs they received were tuxedo shoes. Jan. 8, 2026 Katie Rogers White House reporter As the president interacted with his aides and advisers during our time with him, he referred to several of them as "kids." This included two of the most powerful figures in the federal government: Vice President JD Vance, 41, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is 54. At one point, the pair showed off their shoes, which they said were purchased by the president. Vance lifted his leg in the air to show the president the pair he was wearing.