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President Donald Trump's "grandpa" instincts kicked in when a toddler started running across the stage during his recent speech in Las Vegas.Video footage from the incident on Wednesday, Aug. 5, shows Trump dashing after the toddler who took off as his mother, Sandra, grabbed the mic, while his father, Brad, stood on the other side holding a baby in his arms. Fox News reported that Trump, 80, as he caught up to the child, joked, "I don't want him to be Biden and fall off the stage," prompting laughter from the audience.The "loving parents," as Trump introduced them, have benefitted from the government's "no tax on tips" and were invited to speak at the Red Rock Casino, where the president highlighted several signature initiatives from his second term, including tax breaks on tipped income, lower prescription drug prices and so-called "Trump accounts." 'Incredible' policiesSandra, Trump said, is a waitress at a casino in Las Vegas, while Brad is a "hard-working" officer with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police. Trump said the couple saves "thousands of dollars thanks to no tax on tips and no tax on overtime," which they are investing into Sandra's education and their children's future through Trump accounts."I've worked in the service industry for 15 years," Sandra said on stage. "Working for tips has been my livelihood, and policies like these are truly incredible."The couple's toddler also spoke to Trump before leaving, though the mic didn't catch his words. Fox News reported the little boy thanked the president for the Trump accounts.Trump, bidding him goodbye, said: "Honey, take care of mom. Take care of mom."The president has 11 grandchildren from his five children. He is often spotted with his eldest granddaughter, 19-year-old Kai Trump. The two both share a mutual love of golf.Trump's second visit to Las VegasTrump's Aug. 5 address in Las Vegas came during his second visit to Sin City this year, as he continues to speak on tax policy amid persistent headwinds for the city's tourism-dependent economy throughout his second term. However, Trump maintains that inflation has eased, saying his administration has helped reduce consumer costs.Las Vegas drew about 3.1 million fewer visitors in 2025 than in 2024, a 7.5% drop, according to data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Authority (LVCVA). It was the largest drop in visitors since record-keeping began in 1970, excluding the COVID-19 pandemic.Through June, visitor volume has remained nearly flat year-over-year, budging up 0.2%, according to LVCVA data. However, convention travel has grown more than 12% compared to last year.Contributing: James Powel, USA TODAYSaman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@usatodayco.com and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
