Top Trump administration voices contradict the president's comments about the U.S. taking long-term control of Gaza, sending in American troops, and resettling the area's residents. Arab countries and some Republican allies expressed alarm before Secretary of State Marco Rubio and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt attempted to clarify the remarks. Trump mentioned the possibility of permanently resettling people in nice homes to ensure their safety, while Rubio and Leavitt emphasized the offer to help with debris removal, reconstruction, and rebuilding. The administration disagrees on whether people should be temporarily relocated or permanently resettled, and whether the U.S. should have a long-term ownership position in Gaza.