Trump’s speech interrupted in the Oval Office when toddler threw a temper tantrum

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Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHolly PatrickFriday 24 April 2026 20:02 BSTToddler throwing tantrum steals show during Trump announcementA two-year-old boy, Travis Smith, gained attention for throwing himself on the floor during a White House event.The event, hosted by Donald Trump, focused on healthcare affordability.Travis, who was born deaf, attended with his mother, Sierra Smith.They were invited to showcase the impact of an experimental gene therapy Travis received at 18 months.The therapy was part of a clinical trial for an OTOF genetic mutation, a rare cause of congenital deafness.In fullToddler throwing tantrum in White House steals show during Trump announcementThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in