Trump Hosts Team Penske, Discusses Global Tariffs

President Donald Trump hosted Team Penske at the White House to celebrate their recent successes in NASCAR, IndyCar, and IMSA, featuring champions like Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano, and Josef Newgarden. The event included NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps and NASCAR President Steve O’Donnell, with Penske drivers and cars displayed on the White House lawn. This gathering turned into an impromptu press conference where Trump discussed global tariff issues before interacting with the drivers. Trump, who has attended significant NASCAR events like the Daytona 500, was invited by Roger Penske to the Indianapolis 500. The president expressed admiration for Penske, a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, highlighting his longstanding friendship with him.