No wonder President Donald Trump is so worried about the midterm elections. He was so obviously uncomfortable, the White House had to offer him a vote of confidence amid calls for Lutnick’s resignation. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s frustration was evident in her reaction to the new attention on the commerce secretary. “Secretary Lutnick remains a very important member of President Trump’s team and the president fully supports the secretary,” she told reporters. President Donald Trump gaggles with reporters while aboard Air Force One on February 6, en route to Palm Beach, Florida.

Source: CNN February 11, 2026 15:13 UTC