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

WorldFamily & Parenting
25 Apr 2026 • 3:02 AM MYT
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  • A 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.

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