Washington, D.C. – On October 6, 2025, President Donald Trump abruptly ended a White House press conference, stating, “We are very close to a deal in the Middle East. They will need me very quickly.” The announcement came as Secretary of State Marco Rubio handed Trump a note indicating the Hamas-Israel deal is near signing, with the message, “Very close. We need you to approve a TRUTH SOCIAL post soon so you can announce the deal first.