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Trump talks Iran, Immigration & Smaller Government in One-on-One w NBC News

Trump talks Iran, Immigration & Smaller Government in One-on-One w NBC News

Episode 324 Published 2 weeks, 6 days ago
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1. Economic Policy & Interest Rates

  • Trump expressed strong confidence that U.S. interest rates will be lowered, stating there is “not much doubt” the Federal Reserve will act.
  • He emphasized that lower interest rates would benefit consumers and businesses through cheaper borrowing.
  • Trump stated that his Federal Reserve chair nominee understands his priority on lowering interest rates and implied the nominee would not have been chosen otherwise.
  • He argued that economic growth will eventually outweigh national debt, framing debt as manageable due to incoming capital and renewed growth.
  • Trump criticized Democrats for allegedly inflating employment numbers by expanding the federal workforce, contrasting this with his reduction of federal jobs and reliance on private-sector employment.

2. Federal Government Size & Spending

  • Trump claimed his administration reduced hundreds of thousands of federal jobs, arguing these workers transitioned into the private sector.
  • He positioned this as an effort to reduce wasteful government spending and improve efficiency.
  • He strongly criticized the cost overruns of a Federal Reserve building renovation, calling it the most expensive per square foot in U.S. history.
  • Trump denied that an investigation related to the Federal Reserve was personal retaliation, stating it was being handled independently by the DOJ.

3. Corporate Regulation & Antitrust

  • Trump said he would not personally intervene in high‑profile corporate antitrust matters, including the Netflix–Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery situation.
  • He emphasized allowing the Department of Justice to independently review such deals.
  • This was presented as a shift toward reducing political interference in corporate competition.

4. Immigration Policy

  • Trump stated his administration had made “great strides” on immigration.
  • He acknowledged learning from experience and said a “softer touch” may be appropriate in some enforcement situations, while still maintaining overall toughness.
  • This framing suggested adaptability rather than a full policy change.

5. Foreign Policy & Iran

  • Trump issued strong warnings toward Iran, asserting that its leadership should be “very worried.”
  • He claimed the U.S. had destroyed Iran’s nuclear capabilities, preventing it from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
  • Trump threatened renewed military action if Iran attempts to restart its nuclear program, stating the U.S. is monitoring potential new sites.
  • He credited these actions with restoring Middle East stability and reducing fear among regional allies.

6. Third Term Question

  • When asked about the possibility of remaining president beyond a second term, Trump avoided a direct answer, responding humorously.
  • He reiterated that his sole purpose was to “Make America Great Again” and said his administration’s success reflects national success.
  • No concrete statements suggesting an attempt to remain in office were made.

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