Picture this: military leaders gathered for a top-secret briefing, when suddenly Mark Zuckerberg strolls in like it’s no big deal. That’s exactly what took place in Donald Trump’s White House — and it shocked everyone in the room.
Earlier this year, generals gathered to discuss America’s newest fighter jet, the F-47, named in honor of Donald Trump as the 47th president. Trump called it the “most advanced, capable and lethal combat aircraft platform ever built.” The meeting was supposed to be a secure, private session about this highly sensitive project.
Then, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg suddenly walked in. According to NBC News, White House staff worried Zuckerberg didn’t have the proper security clearance for such a secret meeting.
He was politely asked to leave, but the damage was done. Other Trump aides also kept coming in and out, showing the president information on screens and answering his phone calls. This chaotic environment left the generals feeling uneasy.
One official described the scene as a “bizarro world” moment. The military leaders were “mystified and a bit unnerved” by the lack of privacy and even quietly wondered if any classified information had been compromised.
This unexpected intrusion is part of a larger pattern under Trump’s presidency, where the Oval Office feels more like a busy train station than a tightly controlled command center. Trump reportedly calls it “Grand Central Terminal,” reflecting the nonstop flow of visitors and interruptions.
Unlike previous administrations, where only a few trusted aides had “walk-in privileges,” Trump’s West Wing is packed with friends, advisers, and staff who often wander in, regardless of their role.
Even cabinet secretaries, who normally work out of their own offices, often pop in and out of meetings with Trump’s top aides, eager not to miss any decisions.
One insider told NBC, “No one wants to miss the decision.”
Trump himself encourages this atmosphere by frequently asking people to stay longer, joining multiple meetings in a row.
A White House aide said, “He likes to schmooze and bounce things off of whoever is around.”
