Donald Trump Admits Severe Problems During Rose Garden Speech

President Donald Trump delivered a rambling, hour-long speech to first responders during a luncheon in the White House Rose Garden on October 15, 2026. During the address, Trump stated, "I have some very severe problems," though he later claimed he was "just having fun" after realizing the press would question the remark.

The event took place as the Republican Party faces low approval ratings and poor polling leading up to the midterm elections. Trump used the platform to discuss his campaign schedule and criticize Democratic candidates, specifically characterizing Michigan candidate Abdul El-Sayed as a "Muslim Brotherhood guy."

Trump also accused former President Joe Biden of taking credit for drug-pricing reforms that Trump claimed as his own. Other topics in the speech included the impact of Navy missile strikes on the fishing industry and a call for the death penalty for individuals who shoot firefighters.