By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-trump-presents-commander-in-chiefs-trophy-to-navy-football-team-says-hegseth-and-caine-are-in-the-situation-room Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump presents Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to Navy football team, says Hegseth and Caine are in the Situation Room World Mar 20, 2026 1:48 PM EDT President Donald Trump said that top officials were in the Situation Room on Friday as the Iran conflict continues. Watch the event in the video player above. The president mentioned the war as he presented the Commander-in-Chief Trophy to the Navy football team for beating Army during their 2025 game. Without providing details, he said "We're doing extremely well." Trump said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, weren't at the ceremony because they were in the White House Situation Room. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. As the event unfolded, an official told The Associated Press that the U.S. was deploying three more warships, consisting of roughly 2,500 more Marines, to the Middle East, as the war in Iran continues. Concluding his remarks, Trump said he'd lead the team on a tour of the Oval Office. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
President Donald Trump said that top officials were in the Situation Room on Friday as the Iran conflict continues. Watch the event in the video player above. The president mentioned the war as he presented the Commander-in-Chief Trophy to the Navy football team for beating Army during their 2025 game. Without providing details, he said "We're doing extremely well." Trump said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, weren't at the ceremony because they were in the White House Situation Room. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. As the event unfolded, an official told The Associated Press that the U.S. was deploying three more warships, consisting of roughly 2,500 more Marines, to the Middle East, as the war in Iran continues. Concluding his remarks, Trump said he'd lead the team on a tour of the Oval Office. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now