Following his return to the White House in January 2025, President Donald Trump has reintroduced several familiar elements to the Oval Office — most notably, the reappearance of the so-called “Diet Coke button,” a small red button that became a signature feature during his first term.
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the button, discreetly housed in a wooden box on the Resolute Desk, once again alerts White House staff to deliver a Diet Coke, a beverage long associated with President Trump’s daily routine. First seen in 2017, the button drew public interest and became a light-hearted symbol of his personal style. “Everyone gets a little anxious when I press that button,” Trump once remarked with a smile during an interview.
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