🇺🇸 — 🇨🇳 President Donald Trump departs for China to meet President Xi Jinping in Beijing [LIVE]

[0:00] What do you have done negotiating with Iran? [11:27] Well, we're going to see what happens. We're only making a good deal. We have their military is gone. It's wiped out. And we're only going to make a good deal. And we'll see what happens. But I believe that one way or the other, it's going to be very good for the American people. And I think actually very good for the Iranian people. [11:49] Are you reconsidering the Pakistanis as mediators? [11:52] No, they're great. I think they're great. I think the Pakistanis have been great. The field marshal and the prime minister of Pakistan have been absolutely great. [12:01] What is your message to President Xi as it relates to the Iran war? [12:07] Well, I think, number one, we're going to have a long talk about it. I think he's been relatively good, to be honest with you. You look at the blockade. No problem. [12:16] They get a lot of their oil from that area. We've had no problem. And he's been a friend of mine. He's been somebody that we get along with. [12:26] And I think you're going to see that good things are going to happen. This is going to be a very exciting trip. A lot of good things are going to happen. [12:32] Do you think he needs to intervene at all with the Iranians? Do you think he can help in any way? [12:38] No, I don't think we need any help with Iran. We'll win it one way or the other. We'll win it peacefully or otherwise. [12:46] Their navy is gone. Their air force is gone. Every single element of their war machine is gone. [12:53] They've killed a lot of people. They've killed 42,000 people at least over the last month and a half. [12:59] We're going to, we win. No matter how you cut it. [13:05] Mr. President, what do you believe? Do you believe, Mr. Curtis here? [13:10] Mr. President, do you believe your visit to China will impact of international economy and price of oil? [13:18] It's going to be a positive. We're going to have a very good meeting. I spoke with President Xi. [13:23] We look forward, we both look forward to the meeting. It's going to be great. [13:25] Mr. President. [13:26] What is, Mr. President, what is going to be your red line to end, to end the ceasefire for you? [13:33] What will it take? So call the plug. [13:35] Well, we're going to see. And we'll be thinking about it on the flight and we'll be thinking about it for the next little while. [13:42] But we've beaten their military very soundly. That's over with. [13:47] The blockade is very effective. It's been 100 percent effective. [13:51] And one way or the other, it's going to work out very well. It's going to work out very well. [13:57] I think you're going to have so much oil, you're going to have a gusher of oil like you've never had before. [14:02] So when oil goes up a little bit, I thought it would go up much more. [14:06] If you go back three, four months ago when we were contemplating, we assumed oil would go much higher. [14:13] Yesterday it was at $99. [14:14] And if you think about it, I would have taken that all day long because it's very simple. [14:21] Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. They will not have a nuclear weapon. [14:25] They know that. They've agreed to that. [14:27] And then that's not what they said to me when it came to pay. [14:30] We don't play games. They're not going to have a nuclear weapon. [14:33] The question is to bring inflation down. It's now at its highest level in three years. [14:41] Are your policies not working? What's happening? [14:43] The President is working incredibly. If you go back to just before the war, for the last three months, inflation was at 1.7 percent. [14:51] Now, we had a choice. Let these lunatics have a nuclear weapon. [14:56] If you want to do that, then you're a stupid person. And you happen to be. [15:00] I mean, I know you very well. [15:03] Anybody that wants them to have a nuclear weapon is a stupid person. [15:08] So we said we're going to take the greatest stock market in history and we're going to go down a little bit. [15:14] And actually, that turned out to be incorrect because our stock market is now at the highest point in history, which, frankly, surprised a lot of people. [15:24] It's a very simple message. Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and they won't have a nuclear weapon. [15:30] And that's 100 percent. The Navy is gone. Their air force is gone. Their anti-aircraft is gone. [15:37] Their radar is gone. Their leaders are gone. They're all gone. Iran will not have a nuclear weapon. [15:44] Iran will not have a nuclear weapon. [15:48] Are you ready to extend the waiver on oil? [15:53] We're going to do whatever is necessary. [15:58] And as soon as this war is over, which will not be long, you're going to see oil prices drop and you're going to see a stock market, which is already at the highest point in history, go through the roof. [16:10] You're going to see the golden age of America, frankly, and you're seeing it now. [16:16] So as soon as this is, don't forget, you have hundreds of ships that are loaded up with oil that want to come out. [16:22] As soon as they come out, we're going to have a gusher of oil and you're going to have inflation that goes way down. [16:29] Now, with all of this, inflation is much lower than it was under Biden. [16:34] Biden had the highest inflation in the history of our country. [16:38] Inflation is nothing by comparison, but our inflation is just short term. [16:43] Because if you go from before, just before the war, we were for the last three months, 1.7%. [16:51] And now what you have is as soon as this war is over, you're going to see inflation go down to probably 1.5%. [16:59] So what happened is we have a ballroom that's under budget. [17:36] It's going up right here. [17:38] I've doubled the size of it because we obviously need that. [17:42] And we're right now on budget, under budget and ahead of schedule. [17:47] I doubled the size of it, you dumb person. [17:50] You are not a smart person. [17:54] Right over here, and based on a lot of things that have happened over the last year, we doubled the size of the ballroom. [18:09] So we're going to have a ballroom that's appropriate for the White House. [18:12] We doubled the size. [18:13] The ballroom now is ahead of schedule and it's a little bit under budget, depending on the finishes that we use. [18:19] Does the president of Cuba have his stage number? [18:28] Well, they're not doing well. [18:30] Cuba is not doing well. [18:31] It's a failed nation. [18:33] And we'll be talking about Cuba at the right time. [18:35] Mr. President, Mr. President, Mr. President, Mr. President, let me ask you about Venezuela. [18:43] Some Venezuelans are concerned that there are some political prisoners still in their prisons. [18:48] Would you do something about that? [18:49] Are you concerned? [18:50] We're going to get them all out. [18:51] I'll tell you what, Delce is doing a great job. [18:54] The people of Venezuela are thrilled with what's happened. [18:57] They can't even believe it. [18:58] They're dancing in the streets. [19:00] And as you know, we have Exxon, we have Chevron, we have all of the big companies going in. [19:06] And Venezuela now is making more money than they've made in the last 25 years. [19:11] And the political prisoners will come out? [19:13] As you know, they let a lot of the political prisoners out. [19:18] And the rest will be here. [19:19] Thank you. [19:20] Thank you. [19:20] Did you ask Marty to resign or did you fire your F.A.S. senator? [19:25] Well, I don't want to say it, but Marty's a great guy, a friend of mine. [19:29] He's a wonderful man. [19:30] And he's going to be off. [19:31] And the assistant, the deputy, is taking over temporarily until we fire him. [19:37] Everybody wants that job. [19:39] It's a very important job. [19:40] Marty's a terrific guy, but he's going to go on and he's going to lead a good life. [19:47] He was having some difficulties. [19:50] You know, he's a great doctor. [19:52] And he was having some difficulties. [19:53] But he's going to go on and he's going to do well. [19:56] We have everybody wants that job. [19:58] Would you send the National Guard or ICE for voting locations in November? [20:05] Would you do that? [20:06] You know what? [20:07] I'd do anything necessary to make sure we have honest elections. [20:11] We have to have honest elections. [20:12] So you're not ruling that out? [20:14] They do well with us. [20:51] The relationship is very good. [20:53] We are going to have a great deal. [20:55] What do you think he's going to want to change to do miscellaneous? [20:58] Whatever he can do to help us. [20:59] The end of the war in Ukraine, I really think it's getting very close. [21:15] What do you think of it all you have? [21:18] A trillion dollars in the U.S. [21:20] A trillion dollars in the U.S. [21:24] American financial situation, I don't think about any, but I think about one thing. [21:45] You cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon. [21:48] That's all. [21:48] That's the only thing. [21:50] What is war broken, NATO or OPEC? [22:00] Well, OPEC is having some difficulty right now because it's one of those things. [22:04] But that has nothing to do with me. [22:07] NATO was very disappointing to me. [22:10] NATO was not there when we wanted them. [22:13] We don't need NATO. [22:15] We don't need NATO. [22:15] But if we did need them, they just weren't there. [22:19] He could. [22:24] Do a deal with Iran? [22:25] He could. [22:26] I mean, it might be. [22:27] I don't think we need any help with Iran, to be honest with you. [22:30] They're defeated militarily. [22:33] And they'll either do the right thing or we'll finish the job. [22:38] They're either going to do the right thing or we're just going to finish the job. [22:42] We're going to have a great relationship for many, many decades to come. [22:56] My relationship with President Xi is a fantastic one. [23:00] We've always gotten along. [23:01] And we're doing very well with China and working with China has been very good. [23:06] So we look forward to it. [23:08] As you know, presidency will be coming here for the end of the year. [23:12] So that will be exciting. [23:13] I only wish we had the ballroom finished. [23:16] The ballroom is right on budget and ahead of schedule. [23:19] But I wish we had to finish it out. [23:21] You also may want to do one other thing. [23:24] You may want to go see the reflecting pool. [23:27] But that's under construction. [23:29] And for the first time since 1922, it's going to work properly. [23:33] You're on the gas, sir. [23:36] There's a great oil find anywhere in the world. [23:53] And you're not using it. [23:54] They're not allowed to use it. [23:56] And it's one of the best in the world, among the best oils in the world. [24:00] Open up your oil in the North Sea and get tough on immigration. [24:05] Should he stay or go? [24:06] Europe is being very, very hurt by immigration. [24:09] Should he stay or go? [24:11] I told him from day one, you're getting killed on energy. [24:16] The windows, the country, the desk. [24:19] Open up the North Sea. [24:20] We have one of the greatest sources of energy in the world. [24:24] Open up the North. [24:25] President Trump, you're the president of North Korea. [24:27] Should the state governor's taxes on oil? [24:31] Would you ask them to do that? [24:32] I think it's a great idea. [24:33] That's right there. [24:35] I have two questions. [24:37] Two. [24:39] Has there been any understanding between you and Putin that Russia should get entire Donbass? [24:46] No. [24:46] Let's have a standing invitation to travel to Russia. [24:51] Do you think it might happen this year? [24:53] I mean, I will do whatever is necessary. [24:57] That war, I've settled eight wars. [25:00] That war is getting closer. [25:01] Believe it or not, it's getting closer. [25:04] And we think we're going to end up getting a settlement between Russia and Ukraine. [25:07] What is the ultimate goal of your trip to China? [25:13] I think more than anything else, we have massive relationships with China. [25:17] We're the two superpowers. [25:19] We're the strongest nation on earth in terms of military. [25:22] China is considered second. [25:25] Who knows? [25:26] I mean, who knows? [25:27] But we are. [25:27] There's nobody even to come close. [25:30] And you see that whether it's Venezuela or whether it's Iran. [25:33] Iran's military is decimated. [25:36] I have a great relationship with President Xi, and I think it's going to remain that way. [25:41] We have a lot of things to discuss. [25:44] I wouldn't say Iran is one of them, to be honest with you, because we have Iran very much under control. [25:50] We're either going to make a deal or they're going to be decimated. [25:53] So one way or the other, we win. [25:56] What about Iran? [25:57] We're going to be talking about, we're going to be talking with President Xi about a lot of different things. [26:02] I would say more than anything else, we'll be trained. [26:05] Just to clarify, did you say earlier that the only thing that matters to you when it comes to Iran is a nuclear weapon? [26:12] You're not considering the financial impact of this war on Americans? [26:16] The most important thing by far, including whether our stock market, which, by the way, is at an all-time high, [26:26] but including whether or not our stock market goes up or down a little bit, [26:29] the most important thing by far is Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. [26:35] What about the pressure on Americans and prices right now? [26:38] How concerned are you about Americans, how they're feeling about what they pay for food? [26:42] Every American, are you listening to me? [26:45] Every American understands, and they just had a poll, like 85%, which is surprising, it's only that. [26:53] They understand that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. [26:56] If Iran has a nuclear weapon, the whole world would be in trouble, because they happen to be crazy. [27:03] They're not going to have a nuclear weapon. [27:05] Now, if the stock market goes up or down a little bit, the American people understand it. [27:10] When it's over, you're going to have a massive drop in the price of oil, which a lot of people thought would be higher. [27:16] I mean, it was $99 yesterday, which is low, which is relatively low. [27:21] When this war is over, oil is going to drop, the stock market's going to go through the roof. [27:28] And truly, I think we're in the golden age right now. [27:31] You're going to see a golden age like we've never seen before. [27:34] The minute it's announced, and I'll be the one to announce it, because I'm the one that makes that decision, [27:40] I could leave right now, and it would take them 25 years to rebuild their country. [27:44] But I don't want to do that. [27:46] I want to have it complete and total. [27:49] Are you ready? [27:50] As soon as this war is over, you're going to see numbers like you've never seen. [27:55] I know how much you value loyalty. [27:59] I know how much you value loyalty. [28:01] Are you comfortable with people serving in the military if they personally oppose the Iran war or you? [28:08] It doesn't mean I'm happy about it, but I live with a lot of different people. [28:18] The voters who are confused about the changing maps, the changing dates, [28:24] are the African-Americans concerned that this is going to draw a black member to Congress on the map? [28:29] What do you think? [28:29] Well, I think it's been a wonderful process. [28:32] They've been the Democrats, or as I call the Democrats, because they are dumb in so many ways. [28:37] They've redistricted for years, and now we took our shot, [28:42] and it looks like we're going to pick up a lot of seats, and that's a good thing. [28:47] We want voters to have their choice. [28:49] We want fair voting. [28:50] We want fair elections. [28:52] The Democrats have been cheating on elections for many years, [28:56] and all we're doing is winning. [28:57] Thank you, sir. [28:58] Thank you, sir. [29:06] What have you done negotiating with Iran? [30:34] Well, we're going to see what happens. [30:37] We're only making a good deal. [30:39] We have their military's gone. [30:42] It's wiped out, and we're only going to make a good deal, and we'll see what happens. [30:46] But I believe that one way or the other, it's going to be very good for the American people, [30:52] and I think actually very good for the Iranian people. [30:55] Are you reconsidering the Pakistanis as mediators? [30:59] No, they're great. [31:00] What? [31:00] I think they're great. [31:01] I think the Pakistanis have been great. [31:03] The field marshal and the prime minister of Pakistan have been absolutely great. [31:08] Mr. President, what is your message to President Xi as it relates to the Iran war? [31:13] Well, I think, number one, we're going to have a long talk about it. [31:16] I think he's been relatively good, to be honest with you. [31:21] You look at the blockade, no problem. [31:24] They get a lot of their oil from that area. [31:26] We've had no problem, and he's been a friend of mine. [31:29] He's been somebody that we get along with, and I think you're going to see that good things [31:35] are going to happen. [31:36] This is going to be a very exciting trip. [31:38] A lot of good things are going to happen. [31:39] Do you think he needs to intervene at all with the Iranians? [31:43] Do you think he can help in any way? [31:45] No, I don't think we need any help with Iran. [31:48] We'll win it one way or the other. [31:49] We'll win it peacefully or otherwise. [31:53] Their Navy's gone. [31:54] Their Air Force is gone. [31:55] Every single element of their war machine is gone. [32:00] They've killed a lot of people. [32:01] They've killed 42,000 people at least over the last month and a half. [32:07] We're going to win. [32:09] No matter how you cut it. [32:11] Mr. President, do you believe, Mr. Curtis here, Mr. President, do you believe your visit [32:18] to China will impact the international economy and price of oil? [32:25] It's going to be a positive. [32:26] We're going to have a very good meeting. [32:27] I spoke with President Xi. [32:29] We both look forward to the meeting. [32:31] It's going to be great. [32:32] Mr. President, what is going to be your red line to end the ceasefire for you? [32:40] What will it take? [32:41] To pull the plug? [32:42] Well, we're going to see. [32:43] And we'll be thinking about it on the flight. [32:46] And we'll be thinking about it for the next little while. [32:49] But we've beaten their military very soundly. [32:53] That's over with. [32:54] The blockade is very effective. [32:56] It's been 100 percent effective. [32:59] And one way or the other, it's going to work out very well. [33:02] It's going to work out very well. [33:03] I think you're going to have so much oil. [33:06] You're going to have a gusher of oil like you've never had before. [33:08] So when oil goes up a little bit, I thought it would go up much more. [33:12] If you go back three, four months ago, when we were contemplating, we assumed oil would go much higher. [33:20] Yesterday, it was at $99. [33:21] And if you think about it, I would have taken that all day long because it's very simple. [33:27] Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. [33:29] They will not have a nuclear weapon. [33:32] They know that. [33:33] They've agreed to that. [33:34] And then that's not what they said to me when it came to pay. [33:37] We don't play games. [33:38] They're not going to have a nuclear weapon. [33:40] Inflation down is now at its highest level in three years. [33:47] Are your policies not working? [33:49] What's happening? [33:50] My policies are working incredibly. [33:51] If you go back to just before the war, for the last three months, inflation was at 1.7 percent. [33:58] Now, we had a choice. [34:00] Let these lunatics have a nuclear weapon. [34:03] If you want to do that, then you're a stupid person. [34:05] And you happen to be. [34:07] I mean, I know you very well. [34:09] Anybody that wants them to have a nuclear weapon is a stupid person. [34:15] So we said we're going to take the greatest stock market in history and we're going to go down a little bit. [34:21] And actually, that turned out to be incorrect because our stock market is now at the highest point in history, which, frankly, surprised a lot of people. [34:31] It's a very simple message. [34:33] Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. [34:35] And they won't have a nuclear weapon. [34:37] And that's 100 percent. [34:38] Their navy is gone. [34:40] Their air force is gone. [34:42] Their anti-aircraft is gone. [34:44] Their radar is gone. [34:45] Their leaders are gone. [34:47] They're all gone. [34:49] Iran will not have a nuclear weapon. [34:50] And the president's name is the only of our American Americans. [34:55] Are you ready to get some oil or use the normal food price for us? [35:02] We're going to do whatever is necessary. [35:05] And as soon as this war is over, which will not be long, you're going to see oil prices drop and you're going to see a stock market, which is, already, at the highest point in history, go through the roof. [35:17] You're going to see the golden age of America, frankly, [35:21] and you're seeing it now. [35:23] So as soon as this is, don't forget, [35:26] you have hundreds of ships that are loaded up with oil [35:28] that want to come out. [35:29] As soon as they come out, we're going to have a gusher of oil [35:32] and you're going to have inflation that goes way down. [35:36] Now, with all of this, inflation is much lower [35:39] than it was under Biden. [35:41] Biden had the highest inflation in the history of our country. [35:44] Inflation is nothing by comparison, [35:47] but our inflation is just short-term. [35:51] Because if you go from before, just before the war, [35:55] we were, for the last three months, 1.7%. [35:58] And now what you have is as soon as this war is over, [36:02] you're going to see inflation go down to probably 1.5%. [36:06] So what happened is we have a ballroom that's under budget. [36:43] It's going up right here. [36:45] I've doubled the size of it because we obviously need that. [36:48] And we're right now on budget, under budget, and ahead of schedule. [36:52] The crisis is doubled. [36:53] You doubled. [36:54] I doubled the size of it, you dumb person. [36:56] Trump, President Trump, Cuba, what about Trump? [36:59] You are not a smart person. [37:01] Mr. President, Cuba, Cuba, Mr. President. [37:03] Mr. President, Mr. President, Mr. President, Mr. President, Mr. President. [37:05] Right over here. [37:06] Wait a minute. [37:07] Right over here. [37:08] And based on a lot of things that have happened over the last year, [37:12] we doubled the size of the ballroom. [37:15] So we're going to have a ballroom that's appropriate for the White House. [37:18] We doubled the size. [37:20] The ballroom now is ahead of schedule, [37:22] and it's a little bit under budget, [37:24] depending on the finishes that we use. [37:26] Does the President of Cuba have his days numbered? [37:31] Does the President of Cuba have his days numbered? [37:34] Well, they're not doing well. [37:36] Cuba is not doing well. [37:38] It's a failed nation, [37:39] and we'll be talking about Cuba at the right time. [37:42] Mr. President, Mr. President, Mr. President, [37:46] Mr. President, Mr. President, [37:48] I'm going to ask you about Venezuela. [37:50] Some Venezuelans are concerned [37:51] that there are some political prisoners still in their prisons. [37:55] Would you do something about that? [37:56] Are you concerned? [37:56] We're going to get them all out. [37:58] I'll tell you what, [37:59] Chelsea's doing a great job, [38:01] and the people of Venezuela are thrilled with what's happened. [38:03] They can't even believe it. [38:05] They're dancing in the streets, [38:07] and as you know, we have Exxon, [38:09] we have Chevron, [38:10] we have all of the big companies going in, [38:13] and Venezuela now is making more money [38:15] than they've made in the last 25 years. [38:18] And the political prisoners will come out? [38:20] As you know, we let a lot, [38:22] they let a lot of the political prisoners out, [38:25] and the rest will be coming out. [38:26] Thank you, thank you. [38:27] Did you ask Marnie, [38:28] or did you fire your FBI? [38:32] Well, I don't want to say, [38:33] but Marnie's a great guy, [38:34] he's a friend of mine, [38:35] he's a wonderful man, [38:37] and he's going to be off, [38:38] and the assistant, [38:40] the deputy, [38:41] is taking over temporarily until we find him. [38:44] Everybody wants that job. [38:45] It's a very important job. [38:48] Marnie's a terrific guy, [38:49] but he's going to go on, [38:51] and he's going to lead a good life. [38:52] He was having some difficulty. [38:57] You know, he's a great doctor, [38:59] and he was having some difficulty, [39:00] but he's going to go on, [39:01] and he's going to do well. [39:03] We have, everybody wants that job. [39:05] So the mid-term elections, [39:06] would you send a National Guard or ICE [39:10] to voting locations in November? [39:12] Would you do that? [39:13] Well, you know what? [39:13] I'd do anything necessary [39:15] to make sure we have honest elections. [39:17] We have to have honest elections. [39:19] So you're not ruling that out? [39:55] And they do well with us, [39:57] and the relationship is very good. [40:00] We are going to have a great peace. [40:02] But do you think he's got what it takes [40:03] to convince the Iranians? [40:05] Whatever he can do to help the Iranians. [40:09] The end of the war in Ukraine, [40:20] I really think it's getting very close. [40:22] What do you think of Ukraine? [40:24] We're trying to invest a trillion dollars in the U.S. [40:26] We're trying to invest a trillion dollars in the U.S. [40:30] When you're negotiating with Iran. [58:59] Well, we're going to see what happens. [59:01] We're only making a good deal. [59:03] We have their military's gone. [59:06] It's wiped out. [59:07] And we're only going to make a good deal, [59:09] and we'll see what happens. [59:11] But I believe that one way or the other, [59:14] it's going to be very good for the American people, [59:16] and I think actually very good for the Iranian people. [59:20] Are you reconsidering the Pakistanis as mediators? [59:23] No, they're great. [59:24] I think they're good. [59:25] I think the Pakistanis have been great. [59:27] The field marshal and the prime minister of Pakistan [59:30] have been absolutely great. [59:32] Mr. President, what is your message to President Xi [59:36] as it relates to the Iran war? [59:37] Well, I think, number one, [59:39] we're going to have a long talk about it. [59:42] I think he's been relatively good, to be honest with you. [59:46] You look at the blockade, no problem. [59:48] They get a lot of their oil from that area. [59:50] We've had no problem. [59:52] And he's been a friend of mine. [59:54] He's been somebody that we get along with. [59:57] And I think you're going to see [59:58] that good things are going to happen. [1:00:00] This is going to be a very exciting trip. [1:00:02] A lot of good things are going to happen. [1:00:04] Do you think he needs to intervene at all with the Iranians? [1:00:08] I don't think he does. [1:00:08] No, I don't think we need any help with Iran. [1:00:12] We'll win it one way or the other. [1:00:13] We'll win it peacefully or otherwise. [1:00:17] Their Navy's gone. [1:00:18] Their Air Force is gone. [1:00:19] Every single element of their war machine is gone. [1:00:24] They've killed a lot of people. [1:00:26] They've killed 42,000 people at least [1:00:28] over the last month and a half. [1:00:30] We're going to win. [1:00:33] Mr. President, no matter how you cut it. [1:00:36] Mr. President, what do you think we believe? [1:00:39] Do you believe, Mr. Curtis here? [1:00:41] Mr. President, do you believe your visa to China [1:00:44] will impact off international economy and price of oil? [1:00:49] It's going to be a positive. [1:00:50] We're going to have a very good meeting. [1:00:51] I spoke with President Xi. [1:00:53] We look forward. [1:00:54] We both look forward to the meeting. [1:00:56] It's going to be great. [1:00:56] Mr. President, what is going to be your red line [1:01:02] to end the ceasefire for you? [1:01:04] What will it take? [1:01:05] So call the plug. [1:01:06] Well, we're going to see. [1:01:07] And we'll be thinking about it on the flight. [1:01:10] And we'll be thinking about it for the next little while. [1:01:13] But we've beaten their military very soundly. [1:01:17] That's over with. [1:01:18] The blockade is very effective. [1:01:21] It's been 100 percent effective. [1:01:23] And one way or the other, it's going to work out very well. [1:01:26] It's going to work out very well. [1:01:28] I think you're going to have so much oil, [1:01:30] you're going to have a gusher of oil like you've never had before. [1:01:33] So when oil goes up a little bit, I thought it would go up much more. [1:01:37] If you go back three, four months ago when we were contemplating, [1:01:42] we assumed oil would go much higher. [1:01:44] Yesterday it was at $99. [1:01:47] And if you think about it, I would have taken that all day long [1:01:50] because it's very simple. [1:01:52] Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. [1:01:54] They will not have a nuclear weapon. [1:01:56] They know that. [1:01:57] They've agreed to that. [1:01:59] And then that's not what they said to me when it came to pay. [1:02:01] We don't play games. [1:02:03] They're not going to have a nuclear weapon. [1:02:05] Inflation down is now at its highest level in three years. [1:02:12] Are your policies not working? [1:02:13] What's happening? [1:02:14] They're working incredibly. [1:02:15] If you go back to just before the war, for the last three months, [1:02:19] inflation was at 1.7%. [1:02:21] Now, we had a choice. [1:02:25] Let these lunatics have a nuclear weapon. [1:02:27] If you want to do that, then you're a stupid person. [1:02:30] And you happen to be. [1:02:31] I mean, I know you very well. [1:02:32] Anybody that wants them to have a nuclear weapon is a stupid person. [1:02:39] So we said we're going to take the greatest stock market in history [1:02:42] and we're going to go down a little bit. [1:02:45] And actually, that turned out to be incorrect [1:02:48] because our stock market is now at the highest point in history, [1:02:52] which, frankly, surprised a lot of people. [1:02:55] It's a very simple message. [1:02:57] Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. [1:02:59] And they won't have a nuclear weapon. [1:03:01] And that's 100%. [1:03:02] Their Navy is gone. [1:03:04] Their Air Force is gone. [1:03:06] Their anti-aircraft is gone. [1:03:08] Their radar is gone. [1:03:10] Their leaders are gone. [1:03:12] They're all gone. [1:03:13] Iran will not have a nuclear weapon. [1:03:15] We're going to do whatever is necessary. [1:03:29] And as soon as this war is over, which will not be long, [1:03:33] you're going to see oil prices drop [1:03:34] and you're going to see a stock market, [1:03:37] which is already at the highest point in history, [1:03:40] go through the roof. [1:03:41] You're going to see the golden age of America, frankly, [1:03:45] and you're seeing it now. [1:03:47] So as soon as this... [1:03:49] No, don't forget. [1:03:50] You have hundreds of ships that are loaded up with oil. [1:03:52] As soon as they come out, [1:03:55] we're going to have a gusher of oil [1:03:56] and you're going to have inflation that goes way down. [1:04:00] Now, with all of this, [1:04:01] inflation is much lower than it was under Biden. [1:04:05] Biden had the highest inflation in the history of our country. [1:04:09] Inflation is nothing by comparison, [1:04:11] but our inflation is just short-term. [1:04:15] Because if you go from before, just before the war, [1:04:19] we were, for the last three months, 1.7%. [1:04:22] And now, what you have, [1:04:25] as soon as this war is over, [1:04:27] you're going to see inflation go down to probably 1.5%. [1:04:30] So what happened is we have a ballroom that's under budget. [1:05:07] It's going up right here. [1:05:09] I've doubled the size of it because we obviously need that. [1:05:13] And we're right now on budget, under budget, and ahead of schedule. [1:05:16] I doubled the size of it, you dumb person. [1:05:21] Double the size. [1:05:22] You are not a smart person. [1:05:25] You are not a smart person. [1:05:29] Right over here. [1:05:30] Wait a minute. [1:05:31] Right over here. [1:05:33] And based on a lot of things that have happened over the last year, [1:05:36] we doubled the size of the ballroom. [1:05:40] So we're going to have a ballroom that's appropriate for the White House. [1:05:43] We doubled the size. [1:05:44] The ballroom now is ahead of schedule, [1:05:47] and it's a little bit under budget, [1:05:49] depending on the finishes that we use. [1:05:50] Does the president of Cuba have his day's number? [1:05:55] Does the president of Cuba have his day's number? [1:05:59] Well, they're not doing well. [1:06:01] Cuba is not doing well. [1:06:02] It's a failed nation, [1:06:03] and we'll be talking about Cuba at the right time. [1:06:06] No, no, no, no, no, no. [1:06:07] Mr. President, no, no, no, no, no. [1:06:09] Mr. President, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. [1:06:11] Mr. President, I'm going to ask you about Venezuela. [1:06:14] Some Venezuelans are concerned [1:06:16] that there are some political prisoners still in their prisons. [1:06:19] Would you do something about that? [1:06:20] Are you concerned? [1:06:21] We're going to get them all out. [1:06:22] I'll tell you what, [1:06:23] Nelson's doing a great job, [1:06:25] and the people of Venezuela are thrilled with what's happened. [1:06:28] They can't even believe it. [1:06:29] They're dancing in the streets, [1:06:31] and, as you know, we have Exxon, [1:06:33] we have Sherbrown, [1:06:34] we have all of the big companies going in, [1:06:37] and Venezuela now is making more money [1:06:39] than they've made in the last 25 years. [1:06:42] And the political prisoners will come out? [1:06:44] The political prisoners? [1:06:45] As you know, we let a lot, [1:06:46] they let a lot of the political prisoners out, [1:06:49] and the rest will be here. [1:06:50] Thank you, thank you. [1:06:51] Did you ask Marnie, [1:06:53] or did you fire your MPA? [1:06:56] Well, I don't want to say, [1:06:57] but Marnie's a great guy, [1:06:59] a friend of mine, [1:07:00] he's a wonderful man, [1:07:01] and he's going to be off, [1:07:02] and the assistant, [1:07:04] the deputy, [1:07:06] is taking over temporarily until we finally. [1:07:08] Everybody wants that job. [1:07:10] It's a very important job. [1:07:12] Marnie's a terrific guy, [1:07:13] but he's going to go on, [1:07:15] and he's going to lead a good life. [1:07:18] He was having some difficulty. [1:07:21] You know, he's a great doctor, [1:07:23] and he was having some difficulty, [1:07:24] but he's going to go on, [1:07:25] and he's going to do well. [1:07:27] We have him. [1:07:28] Everybody wants that job. [1:07:29] Mr. Martin, [1:07:30] would you send the National Guard [1:07:33] or ICE for voting locations in November? [1:07:36] Would you do that? [1:07:37] You know what? [1:07:38] I'd do anything necessary [1:07:40] to make sure we have honest elections. [1:07:42] We have to have honest elections. [1:07:43] So you're not ruling that? [1:07:44] I don't know. [1:07:45] And they do well with us, [1:08:22] and the relationship is very good. [1:08:24] We are going to have a great peace. [1:08:26] What do you think he's got what it takes to kill Mr. Iranian? [1:08:29] Whatever he can do to help the United States. [1:08:30] He's a minister! [1:08:32] I think it's getting very close. [1:08:43] The end of the war in Ukraine, I really think it's getting very close. [1:08:46] What do you think of the United States? [1:08:48] We're trying to invest a trillion dollars in the U.S. [1:08:51] We're trying to invest a trillion dollars in the U.S. [1:08:55] American financial situation, I don't think about anybody. [1:09:14] But I think about one thing, we cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon. [1:09:18] That's all. [1:09:19] That's the only thing that's all. [1:09:21] Mr. President, what is war broken, NATO or OPEC? [1:09:31] Well, OPEC is having some difficulty right now because it's one of those things. [1:09:35] But that has nothing to do with me. [1:09:38] NATO was very disappointing to me. [1:09:41] NATO was not there when we wanted them. [1:09:44] We don't need NATO. [1:09:46] We don't need NATO. [1:09:46] But if we did need them, they just weren't there. [1:09:49] The President, do a deal with Iran? [1:09:56] He could. [1:09:57] I mean, it might be. [1:09:58] I don't think we need any help with Iran, to be honest with you. [1:10:01] They're defeated militarily, and they'll either do the right thing or we'll finish the job. [1:10:08] They're either going to do the right thing or we're just going to finish the job. [1:10:13] We're going to have a great relationship for many, many decades to come. [1:10:27] My relationship with the presidency is a fantastic one. [1:10:31] We've always gotten along, and we're doing very well with China. [1:10:34] And working with China has been very good. [1:10:37] So we look forward to it. [1:10:38] As you know, the presidency will be coming here toward the end of the year. [1:10:42] So that will be exciting. [1:10:43] I only wish we had the ballroom finished. [1:10:46] The ballroom is right on budget and ahead of schedule. [1:10:49] But I wish we had to finish it out. [1:10:52] You also may want to do one other thing. [1:10:55] You may want to go see the reflecting pool, because that's under construction. [1:10:59] And for the first time since 1922, it's going to work properly. [1:11:04] You're in the gas stack, Congress. [1:11:06] There's a great oil find anywhere in the world, and you're not using it. [1:11:25] They're not allowed to use it. [1:11:27] And it's one of the best in the world, among the best oils in the world. [1:11:31] Open up your oil in the North Sea and get tough on immigration. [1:11:36] Should he stay or go? [1:11:37] Europe is being very, very hurt by immigration. [1:11:40] It's all over. [1:11:41] Should he stay or go? [1:11:42] That's up to him. [1:11:44] I know that from day one, you're getting killed on energy. [1:11:47] The windmills, the country to death. [1:11:50] Open up the North Sea. [1:11:51] You have one of the greatest sources of energy in the world. [1:11:55] Open up the North Sea. [1:11:56] President Trump, if the state comes on oil, would you ask them to do that? [1:12:03] I think it's a great idea. [1:12:04] That's it, President. [1:12:06] May I ask you two questions? [1:12:10] Has there been any understanding between you and Putin that Russia should get entire Donbass? [1:12:16] No. [1:12:17] Mr. President, what do you have a standing invitation to travel to Russia? [1:12:22] Do you think it might happen this year? [1:12:24] Good, I mean, I will do whatever is necessary. [1:12:28] That war, I've settled eight wars. [1:12:31] That war is getting closer. [1:12:32] Believe it or not, it's getting closer. [1:12:35] And we think we're going to end up getting a settlement between Russia and Ukraine. [1:12:39] Mr. President, what is the ultimate goal of your trip to China? [1:12:44] I think more than anything else is we have massive relationships with China. [1:12:48] We're the two superpowers. [1:12:50] We're the strongest nation on Earth in terms of military. [1:12:54] China is considered second. [1:12:56] Who knows? [1:12:57] I mean, who knows? [1:12:57] But we are. [1:12:58] There's nobody even to come close. [1:13:00] And you see that whether it's Venezuela or whether it's Iran. [1:13:04] Iran's military is decimated. [1:13:07] I have a great relationship with President Xi, and I think it's going to remain that way. [1:13:12] We have a lot of things to discuss. [1:13:14] I wouldn't say Iran is one of them, to be honest with you, because we have Iran very much under control. [1:13:21] We're either going to make a deal or they're going to be decimated. [1:13:24] So one way or the other, we win. [1:13:28] We're going to be talking with President Xi about a lot of different things. [1:13:33] I would say more than anything else, we'll be trained. [1:13:36] Mr. President, did you say earlier that the only thing that matters [1:13:41] to you when it comes to Iran is a nuclear weapon? [1:13:43] You're not considering the financial impact of this war on Americans? [1:13:47] The most important thing by far, including whether our stock market, which, by the way, [1:13:54] is at an all-time high, but including whether or not our stock market goes up or down a little bit, [1:14:01] the most important thing by far is Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. [1:14:06] What about the President on it right now? [1:14:09] How concerned are you about Americans, how they're feeling about what they pay for food? [1:14:14] Are you listening to me? [1:14:16] Every American understands, and they just had a poll, like 85 percent, which is surprising. [1:14:23] It's only that they understand that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. [1:14:27] If Iran has a nuclear weapon, the whole world would be in trouble because they happen to be crazy. [1:14:33] They're not going to have a nuclear weapon. [1:14:36] Now, if the stock market goes up or down a little bit, the American people understand it. [1:14:41] When it's over, you're going to have a massive drop in the price of oil, [1:14:44] which a lot of people thought would be higher. [1:14:47] I mean, it was $99 yesterday, which is low, which is relatively low. [1:14:53] When this war is over, oil is going to drop. [1:14:56] The stock market's going to go through the roof. [1:14:59] And truly, I think we're in the golden age right now. [1:15:02] You're going to see a golden age like we've never seen before. [1:15:05] The minute it's announced, and I'll be the one to announce it because I'm the one that makes that decision, [1:15:11] I could leave right now, and it would take them 25 years to rebuild their country. [1:15:16] But I don't want to do that. [1:15:17] I want to have it complete and total. [1:15:19] Are you ready? [1:15:20] As soon as this war is over, you're going to see numbers like you've never seen. [1:15:24] I know how much you value loyalty. [1:15:30] I know how much you value loyalty. [1:15:32] Are you comfortable with people serving in the military [1:15:36] if they personally oppose the Iran war or you? [1:15:40] Uh, it doesn't mean I'm happy about it. [1:15:42] One more TMZ! [1:15:44] I live with a lot of different people. [1:15:49] The voters who are confused about the changing maps, the changing dates, [1:15:55] the African-Americans concerned that this is going to draw black members of Congress off the map. [1:16:00] What do you think? [1:16:00] Well, I think it's been a wonderful process. [1:16:03] They've been the Democrats, or as I call the Democrats, because they are dumb. [1:16:08] Nobody wins. [1:16:09] They've redistricted for years. [1:16:11] And now we took our shot, and it looks like we're going to pick up a lot of seats. [1:16:15] And that's a good thing. [1:16:18] We want voters to have their choice. [1:16:20] We want fair voting. [1:16:21] We want fair elections. [1:16:23] The Democrats have been cheating on elections for many years, [1:16:27] and all we're doing is winning. [1:16:28] Thank you, sir.