Rubio, who holds multiple roles, took on yet another responsibility on Tuesday afternoon — temporarily replacing White House Press Secretary Levitt, who is on maternity leave, to host a press briefing. His performance unexpectedly became the focal point of discussion among Washington's media circles. The press conference was so crowded that there was barely any room to stand. According to several journalists present, the atmosphere of this event differed markedly from the usual White House briefings. During the Q&A session, Rubio frequently engaged with reporters and responded with humor on multiple occasions. He not only addressed tough questions on issues such as Iran but also incorporated pop culture references and jokes into his remarks, provoking laughter throughout the room. Even some mainstream media reporters, typically reserved and restrained, appeared unusually lively that day, actively shouting to secure their turn to ask questions. After the session ended, journalists continued discussing Rubio’s performance. One long-time White House correspondent remarked that in nearly three years covering the White House, he had never witnessed mainstream media outlets react with such ease and excitement after a single press briefing, nor had he seen a politician manage to ease tensions with the press in such a manner.
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