The Oval Office has seen a transformation since President Donald Trump’s return, and one of his much-discussed quirks is back: the Diet Coke button. Housed in a wooden box, this small red button made headlines during Trump’s first term as it was used to call for his favorite soda to be brought right to the Resolute Desk.
According to The Wall Street Journal, the button was spotted again on Monday after Trump’s second inauguration. It had been removed during President Joe Biden’s tenure, and its reappearance now marks the return of Trump’s distinctive touch to the presidency. When pressed, the button alerts White House butlers to deliver a Diet Coke, which is a staple in Trump’s diet. In a 2017 interview, Trump joked, “Everyone gets a little anxious when I press that button.”
