President Donald Trump highlighted the story of Travis Smith, a two-year-old boy who regained his hearing through a Regeneron medication and surgery, during an Oval Office event focused on lowering prescription drug costs.

Restoring a Toddler's Hearing

Born completely deaf, Travis was able to hear again after receiving access to the drug. President Trump shared that Travis can now hear his mother say “I love you” and enjoys listening to music and dancing.

The heartwarming scene included Travis playfully crawling and dancing on the Oval Office carpet, captivating those in attendance.

Drug Pricing and Regeneron

The event underscored an agreement between the Trump administration and Regeneron, where the company agreed to lower drug prices in exchange for tariff relief. This follows President Trump’s previous experience with a Regeneron COVID treatment in 2020, which he described as a “cure.”

Leonard Schleifer, Regeneron’s co-founder, is known to be a golfing companion of President Trump, highlighting the existing relationship between the two.

Updates on Iran and DC Beautification

Iran Conflict

President Trump also addressed the ongoing conflict with Iran, stating his opposition to the use of nuclear weapons. He acknowledged internal power struggles within Iran as a hindrance to negotiations.

A planned meeting between Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials in Pakistan was cancelled. Trump emphasized the pressure on Iran due to the US blockade, leading to accumulating oil stockpiles.

Washington D.C. Renovations

The President detailed ongoing beautification projects in Washington D.C., including the restoration of the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool. The pool will be kept pristine with robotic cleaners and colored “American flag blue,” with completion expected before July 4th.

Renovations to the West Wing’s colonnade walkway are also underway, utilizing granite from Africa carved in Italy. The ramp installed for Franklin D. Roosevelt will be preserved as a historical tribute.

President Trump emphasized the urgency Iran feels regarding its oil exports, citing potential risks to their infrastructure if supplies cannot be offloaded.