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<start_of_turn>Retief Goosen
The water's great. Obviously, uh, all the water comes out of the borehole out of the ground for us down there.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Right.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Retief Goosen
But yeah, it is a battle to get the water out sometimes when all the equipment gets stolen all the time that you're trying to get --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
So does your family and your brother, do they feel safe on the farm?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Retief Goosen
They live behind electric fences, you know, try be at night, uh, safe. Um, but it is -- it is constant whenever you leave that -- that something could happen. And uh, um --<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
There's no way to live.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Retief Goosen
You can't have both -- both of them has been attacked in their houses. My mom's been attacked in her house when she was 80. So it is -- it is, um, difficult. But you know the guys live a great life despite everything going on.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Wow. It's something though.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Note
[Crosstalk]<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Cyril Ramaphosa
President Trump, I've brought along the president of the largest trade union in our country, Zingiswa Losi, because she leads many, many workers, uh, more than one million one and a half, 2 million workers. And maybe we should give her a chance to say something.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Sure.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Cyril Ramaphosa
Because she's come all the way, uh, to join us.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Zingiswa Losi
Thank you very much, Mr. President Trump for -- for having us.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Thank you.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Zingiswa Losi
And president for extending the invitation to us as organized labor. And I must say that we are here to support the -- the -- the -- the initiative that has been made by our -- our government with a business, of course. As organized labor, we've been coming to Washington on the AGOA, trade relations, uh, in the previous regime.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Zingiswa Losi
And I think at the center of it all for me, it is exactly what, uh, Mr. Rupert has said the -- the -- the importance of us growing the economy. Um, we have always emphasized when we were here and we kept on coming and negotiating with AGOA, the 600 US companies that are based in South Africa, as you said, President Ramaphosa 500,000 jobs will be wiped out.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Zingiswa Losi
We need more foreign direct investment in our country. Uh, we are not just talking about those that will lose employment, but we are talking about over 40 percent of people that are unemployed that have -- have no hope of ever finding job. And we think that correctly, as they have said that we need to deal with the issue of porous borders in our country so that everyone that comes in is documented.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Zingiswa Losi
We also need to -- and I would have loved -- thought that the minister would address the issue of land expropriation and how the policy works in South Africa. Recently, president, as you were preparing to come here on the news, in I think it was on Natal, there was um, a handover of farms. And white farmers were saying eh, we are donating the land, but also there is a willing buyer willing seller in South Africa.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Zingiswa Losi
So there is no --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Unidentified
Expropriation?<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Zingiswa Losi
Expropriation without compensation. But it is a willing buyer, willing seller. And that white farmer was even saying, president, that they -- the government is even paying more in buying the land than what the land is worth of. And I think those are the realities, president, that we must say that we need to address of course.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Zingiswa Losi
But also the importance of agriculture linked to AGOA. People rely on it. And I think as [Inaudible] have said for -- for -- for -- for survival and -- and -- and -- and living. But lastly for me, president, is also the issue of the crime statistics. There is no doubt about it that we are a violent nation, you know?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Zingiswa Losi
For a number of reasons and we're not condoning anything. Uh, but also if you go into the rural areas where black majority are, you would see women, elderly being raped, being killed, being murdered. And these are black elderly women that would be found throat slits, raped multiple times and all of that.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Zingiswa Losi
And the problem in South Africa, it is not necessarily about race, but it is about crime. And we think that we are here to say how do we both nations work together to reset, to really talk about investment, but also help us in how we can have the technology and everything that is needed, president, to -- to really address the -- the levels of crime that we have in our country.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Zingiswa Losi
Thank you very much.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Thank you very much.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Note
[Crosstalk]<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
Genocide is a very strong word. I'm wondering if you made up your mind as to whether you believe genocide is occurring in South Africa or you still have doubts? And if you have made up your mind, why invite President Ramaphosa here today for this conversation?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Well, I haven't made up my mind. I hate to see it from the standpoint of South Africa. But also you know, I'm trying to save lives. I'm working with Russia and Ukraine. I don't have to do that. It's not our war. It was started by other people. It was helped along by our past administration. And it would have never happened if I were president.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
But I'm trying to save lives no matter where. Rwanda -- I have nothing to do with Rwanda and the Congo. But I felt I had a very talented person in this administration, and I sent him there and he did an unbelievable job. I think -- I mean, we're going to find out, but he's done the hardest part of the job. It should -- it should happen.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
If I can save lives, I want to save the lives. If it's in Africa, that's great. If it's in Europe, if it's -- wherever it may be. And it's a very small investment to do, believe me, compared to what the consequences are. So, I hope we can do something. Look, I have so many friends. These two men, I have great admiration for them because I know what they do for a living.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And that's a very hard living, going from city to city, from country to country and hitting a ball 350 yards like they do.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Cyril Ramaphosa
Better than you and I. [Laughter]<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And getting the ball in the hole. It's very tough with lots of people watching, right? It's a very -- it's a very tough living. You know, they're champions. I respect champions and I respect very much. And I think the country is very lucky. They really wanted to be here. They could be elsewhere, they could be on a beautiful fairway someplace and they wanted to be here.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
My name is Janna Noble from Newzroom Afrika in South Africa. How important is it for the United States to be at our G20 summit in November, given the relationship between our two countries? You've just heard what has been said to you just now. Are you coming and are you preparing to come?<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
So, without the United States, the G20, just like the G7 -- used to be the G8 but brilliantly they threw Russia out. Would have been a lot better if Russia was in, you know, a lot of people would say, oh, that's not good. Because if Russia was in, you probably wouldn't have this war and if you had a different president, you wouldn't have the war either.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
But we have a G7 -- it's important that the United States is at both of them. I think without the United States, it's -- I really believe it's not very important. It's not the same meaning.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Cyril Ramaphosa
As I said to President Trump, the US really originated the G20. And it's important that the United States continues to play a key role in the G20. And we are privileged to be the president of the G20. But we are even overjoyed that we are going to hand over to the United States who are the originators. And for that reason, I expect the United States to continue playing the leadership role in the G20 together with other countries.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Cyril Ramaphosa
And I've said, when I initially spoke to President Trump on the phone, I want him to come to South Africa for a state visit. And I also want him to come and participate in the G20. And I want to gladly hand over to President Trump to take the leadership of the G20 forward in November.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Question
What is it going to take to convince you --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Don't want to leave.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Cyril Ramaphosa
They like you so much.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Thank you. [Inaudible]. Wow, that's so beautiful. Thank you very much. I didn't know that was going to happen, but I'll take it. Thank you so much. Greek Independence Day, wow. I'm delighted to welcome to the White House, the hundreds of proud, hardworking Greek American patriots. I know. So many of you.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
I like most of you. Some, I don't like. They get to be very tough. It's a pretty tough people out there, but that's OK. We love you. We love you all. In a few moments, I'll sign the proclamation to officially recognize tomorrow, March 25th, 2025, as Greek Independence Day, celebrating 204 years. That's right, celebrating 204 years of glorious Greek sovereignty and freedom.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
That's a long time. That's a great thing we're doing and such an honor to have you. So having His Eminence, the archbishop with us is very special and I've been doing this from the very beginning. We missed four years, unfortunately, bad things happened. A lot of bad things happen and the world wasn't doing so well for four years, but we're doing well now.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
We're doing better now than we've ever done. We have things happening with our country that are incredible. And in terms of businesses coming in, I think we're close to $4 trillion now. Nobody's ever even heard of anything like that and they're coming in, Archbishop. They're coming in at levels that we have never seen and we're doing well.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And the Greeks are doing well. They'll always do well. And I want to thank some of the wonderful Greek Americans working tirelessly by my side, members of my administration, friends of mine and just incredible people, the president of science and technology policy, Michael Kratsios. Where's Michael? Hello, Michael.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Thank you, Michael. And deputy Secretary of State Michael Rigas. Michael, thank you very much. Thank you very much. I also want to thank Greeks for Trump. Those are the ones I really like right now. Christos Marafatsos. Where's Christos? Good looking guy he is. Thank you very much. And we also have some very powerful Greek politicians like Gus. Gus, will you please stand up? Nobody sees you.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Gus Bilirakis and he's a great friend of mine and he's doing well. You're doing well, aren't you, Gus, huh? Yeah, I always say stand up a little higher, Gus. And Mike Haridopolos. Mike, thank you very much. Where's Mike? Mike, thank you very much. Appreciate it. Thank you for everything. Lance Gooden. Where is Lance?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
I don't know how much Greek you have in you, Lance. Oh, the Greek you do have. That's the ultimate. You're right. And Joe Wilson, our friend, Joe Wilson. Joe, thank you. Thanks. Thank you, Joe. And EPA administrator, Lee Zeldin, who's got a big job. Thank you, Lee. He's got a big job. He's got to get those permits out fast because China gives fast permits, right?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
They don't even do permits. They just say build, don't worry about it. Chief financial officer of Florida, Jimmy Patronus, who's running in a big race. He's running in a big race and I hear you're doing well in the polls. You got to win that one, but they got to get out and vote, right, Jimmy?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Jimmy Patronis
Yes, sir.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
But you're doing great. And my former chief of staff, who's a terrific guy, Reince Priebus. Reince? Hi, Reince. Reince is a terrific guy. And another terrific guy and a woman, by the way, we have John Catsimatidis, number one, and his beautiful wife, Margo. And I want to thank you. And your daughter, Andrea is here.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Good. Wow. That's good. We have the whole family. He's done a fantastic job. The family has with ABC, and they have the biggest radio show and biggest station, I think, in New York. So good. So we have to really be nice to them when we think we're going to win New York. And if you have him on your side, but it's a great family.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Thank you very much, my friends for a long time. Thanks, John. Let me also extend a special welcome to Ambassador Nasica from Greece and Ambassador Savva from Cyprus, two very friendly rivals. Thank you both very much, and the bond between the United States and modern Greek nation goes back more than two centuries.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
On March 25th, 1821, Greek patriots began their noble fight to reclaim their destiny from the grip of a foreign empire, a very powerful foreign empire. President James Monroe said at the time that the whole civilized world had a deep interest in a victory for the Greek people. President Monroe understood that Americans were bound by history and culture to the birthplace of democracy and the cradle of Western civilization.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
From the pages of our Constitution to the architecture of this capital city, this wonderful city of ours that we're fixing up, starting to shape up very nicely, isn't it, huh? To the very words of the English language, the legacy of the Greeks is all around us and encircles us, but perhaps the greatest gift we have inherited from that amazing culture is our incredible Greek American community that is now more than three million strong.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
I worked very hard. I worked very hard on getting your votes, but we didn't need to because we got them by a lot, right? We won by a lot and we love them and they love us. But we're joined today by one extraordinary Greek American citizen, Alex Skarlatos. And you know the story of Alex inspired by his grandfather who fought against the Nazis and the Greek resistance.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Alex joined the National Guard after high school 10 years ago, following a deployment to Afghanistan. You all read about this. Alex and his friends were on a train from Amsterdam to Paris when a bloodthirsty radical Islamic terrorist began shooting innocent people all over the train. They were falling left and right.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
In an act of tremendous valor, Alex and his comrades charged the gunman despite being completely unarmed and beat him into submission and where is Alex? He's around here someplace. Get up here, Alex. Get up here. Come on, Alex. Get up here, Alex. [Audience chants "USA"]<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Before providing life-saving aid to an American who was shot and hurt so badly, Alex's bravery helped save countless innocent lives that day and today, he continues to serve his country as a member of the Oregon State Legislature. So Alex, come up here for a second. I at least want to shake your hand. Come up here.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
That's a big story. I don't think I would have done that. I don't know. I'm not sure. Come here. Thank you.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Alek Skarlatos
Thank you. I appreciate it.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Do you want to say something? Go ahead.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Alek Skarlatos
Oh. Well, one of the last times I was here was actually to watch our movie that Clint Eastwood directed and we watched it with the president. And that was, yeah, I think February of 2018. And I honestly was surprised because I thought the president would watch about 10 minutes and then leave and he stayed for the whole movie, which I was very impressed by because we played ourselves in the movie and the acting wasn't the best, but it was a very accurate movie.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Alek Skarlatos
And the best part was when it came to the part where we were beating up the terrorist, the president hit me on the shoulder and was like, right on. So that's one of one of the top tier memories for me, so I just wanted to say thanks so much and great to see you again.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Thank you. Thank you very much.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Alek Skarlatos
Thank you.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Thank you. Thank you, Alex. We're also joined by another Greek American who first came here from Athens with $75 in his pocket after becoming an American citizen. Steve Villacis. Where is Steve? That's a good story, Steve. He's got plenty of cash now. So you started off with $75 and today you have a lot of money.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
But Steve built one of the most respected catering companies in Washington and all around the East Coast, and they have proudly catered the inaugural banquet in the US Capitol for every president since Ronald Reagan. And I must tell you he just did ours, he did three, the one we didn't show up to because something happened.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
He was ready to do three, but something happened in the middle one. But we did awfully well that day, I will tell you. But he just did one on January 20th, 2025, and everybody is still talking about the great food and the great service. And you did a fantastic job. There were a lot of people. Thank you very much, Steve, and your family.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Thank you. Also, many of you know Steve's daughter, Alexandra, as the director of the White House visitor's office. Congratulations to Steve and Alexandra. Great job.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Great. Yep, thanks, Alexander. Great job you do. You do a fantastic job at the White House. Also with us in person, and a person that really is a great friend and been a great friend for a long time. I've known this woman, although she's very young yet, I've known her for a long time. She came here and she loves our country, and she loves Greece.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And now she's going to be the future ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, Kimberly Guilfoyle, and I'm going to say, Kimberly, come on up and say a few words. Kimberly, come. She's really a good person. She represents the Greek culture very well I will tell you; she's very proud of it. Kimberly, please. Kimberly.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Thank you, sweetheart.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Kimberly Guilfoyle
Good afternoon. Thank you so much of everyone being here and I tell you this is the honor and privilege of a lifetime, to serve this country and to serve a country that I love so much that is so near and dear to my heart with Greece. And to do it under the guidance, the leadership, the most important powerful president that this country has ever seen, a man of integrity.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Kimberly Guilfoyle
I know the measure of the man and his character and his strength, and I know his love for the people of Greece, the birthplace of democracy. And today, we celebrate and cherish our rich history and our enduring bond, the United States and Greece and the founding of the Hellenic Republic. And under President Trump, know sleep well at night and wake up in the morning feeling hopeful and optimistic for a man that will fight for the economy of this country and of Greece, for religious liberty and freedom, and for the enduring alliance of Greece and the United States.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Kimberly Guilfoyle
God bless you all. Thank you for having me. [Audience cheers, chants "Four more years"]<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Four more years. Thank you, Kimberly. We are well represented with Kimberly. Do we agree? Thank you, Kimberly. From Washington to Chicago, from New York to Detroit, from Philadelphia to the famous Tarpon Springs -- you know all about Tarpon Springs, Florida -- Greek Americans have blessed our country with exceptional courage, patriotism and tremendous skill.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Under this administration, we will continue to honor the virtues, ideals and spirit of this magnificent heritage, and it is indeed magnificent, that has flourished for thousands of years from the golden age of ancient Greece to the Golden Age of America. That's where we are right now. The golden age of America, right, John?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Once again, let me wish you all a very, very happy Greek Independence Day. It's an honor again to have your Eminence -- it's an honor to have you with us. I appreciate it very much and I appreciate that magnificent cross. It will be with me always. And I'd just like to finish by saying you are a very, very special people.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
I wouldn't have missed this. I was very busy today. I had something they took me away and I said, well, isn't that the same day we're celebrating Greek Independence Day. They said, yes, they said cancel the other one. It was a very big deal. It was not easy to do, my friend. It was not easy to do, but we did it and it's now my honor to sign the proclamation.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Thank you very much. Thank you very much. Ok, that was a good one. That's the best.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Note
[The proclamation is signed]<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Unidentified
Thank you, Mr. President.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Thank you very much. Um, that's amazing. These are all American companies. They're doing very well here. We work together. So it's not only the investment coming in by the hundreds of billions into our country, like you see in Oklahoma, like you see all over, many of the jobs with Exxon and Boeing and so many great companies.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
But, uh, we work together and the money that's made here, uh, comes back to us. And many of the contractors, I would imagine, come even for this --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Unidentified
Yes.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
They come from here.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Unidentified
[Inaudible]<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Plus, a lot of the entertainment itself comes here.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Unidentified
Yes.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
So it's -- uh, it's an incredible thing. Now, here's the good news. I've been doing this for four days. I leave now and get onto a 42-year-old Boeing. But new ones are coming. [Laughter]<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
New ones are coming. And, uh, it's been an incredible -- actually, an incredible four days. It's, uh, I want to thank your family. Your family is so unbelievable, the job they've done.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Unidentified
Thanks.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And your father has been, uh, really incredible. The job they've done here is incredible and, uh, we've made it work. And, you know, they were being wooed by others, but there's no more wooing. I think we're in pretty good shape.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Unidentified
Absolutely.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
There's no more wooing. Uh, I've been friends with, uh, these leaders, the three leaders particular, that we saw over the last three, four days, five days. And they're great people. They're great people and they love our country and we love them. So it's been a tremendous time. And now it's time to go back home.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
My daughter had a baby. I'm gonna go back home and see that little baby. And then we get back to, uh, a lot of work. We'll see what happens with Russia and Ukraine. I think it's, uh, something that's -- it's just we've to stop the killing, 5,000 people a week. 5,000 young people a week on average being killed in a war that is going nowhere.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
It's a shame. Should -- should have never happened. But we have other things to do also. Plus, we have an Iran situation, which we're gonna take care of. One way or the other, we're taking care of. It'll be taken care of 100%. It'll be done nicely or not nicely. And the not nicely is, uh, not a good thing for them.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And I think, uh, we're talking to them and they're -- uh, I think they've come a long way. So I just want to thank, the media's been very fair, I have to say. And, uh, they've been-- they realize the importance of what we've done here. And it -- it really is. And it's an honor. And it's sort of easy for me because I know the people.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
I've known them. I've known your father for a lot longer than I've been in politics. Because I did have another life that was a very good life and a very successful life. But this is something that's really successful because we're doing it for 325 million people. And, uh, the United States now is the hottest country anywhere in the world.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And you see that even with enlistments, uh, military enlistments setting records. Six months ago, you couldn't get anybody to go into the military. And so many other things. So, uh, we're -- we're just doing great. We have, uh, probably, I was saying two days ago, 10, we have $10 trillion of investment. And now the 10 trillion is probably 12 or 13, I think, Scott and --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Scott Bessent
Yes, sir.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
-- Howard. I think we're probably looking at 10 to, uh, now we're looking at 13, maybe $13 trillion. These are numbers that nobody's ever, even, you guys, you've never heard of numbers. This -- these are numbers that nobody's ever -- has ever heard of before.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Unidentified
We're not as big as -- we're not as big as the United States, Mr. President.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Yeah, you're not. You better not be.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Unidentified
We punch above our weight.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
You do. He does. He does. (Laughs). That I agree. That's right. If you get that big, I'm gonna not like you so much anymore. So I want to thank everybody. The media's been great. And we'll see you guys back in, uh, Washington. D.C. See you. Even Peter's being nice today. Have a good time.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Unidentified
Thank you, sir.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
How's your daughter, sir? She -- she [Inaudible] is she well?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Say it?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
Have you had a chance to FaceTime? You guys just talked.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Yes, I have. I have spoken to her a couple of times. She's doing great, the baby's great, and, uh, we will be seeing them very soon. Very nice. Thank you very much for the-<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Question
You mentioned Russia. Can we ask you a quick question on that?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Yeah.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
You said that you didn't expect him to go if you didn't go. The question might be then, when are you gonna do it? Why wait? [Inaudible]<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Well, we're gonna -- I -- I think it's time for us to just do it. I said -- uh, you know, they all said Putin was going and Zelensky was going. And I said, "If I don't go, I guarantee Putin's not going." And he didn't go. And I'm -- I understand that, but we're gonna get it. We're gonna get it done. We gotta get it done. 5,000 young people are being killed every single week on average, and we're gonna get it done.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
Are you going to call [Inaudible]<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Question
Were you surprised when Zelensky didn't show up either, sir? Were you surprised when Zelensky didn't show up either?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
No, he didn't show up because he heard Putin wasn't going, so.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
When do you think you'll meet the President?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
As soon as we can set it up. I was gonna -- I would actually leave here and go. I do want to see my beautiful grandson, s -- son. And, uh, we'll be doing that. But I will -- I will tell you that, uh, the world is a much safer place right now. And I think in, uh, two or three weeks we could have it be a much, much safer place.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
We're gonna handle a couple of situations that you have here. We have -- you have some very serious situations. And we're looking at Gaza and we gotta get that taken care of. A lot of people are starving, A lot of people are -- there's a lot of bad things going on. Okay. Thank you all very much.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Aide
Thank you, [Inaudible]<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And in particular, I want to thank you.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Aide
Thank you. Thank you. All of the thanks.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
I hope you get everything straightened out.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Unidentified
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<start_of_turn>Unidentified
If you don't mind, I'd love to get your signature.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
You what?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Unidentified
I'd love to get your signature.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Yeah, I'll -- I'll do that. Thank you. Thank you, Peter. We'll see you back there.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Unidentified
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Oh, you will good. I'll see you.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Speaker Johnson, Vice President Vance, the first Lady of the United States, members of the United States congress, thank you very much. And to my fellow citizens, America is back. [Applause, audience chants "USA"] Six weeks ago, I stood beneath the dome of this capitol and proclaimed the dawn of the Golden Age of America.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
From that moment on, it has been nothing but swift and unrelenting action to usher in the greatest and most successful era in the history of our country. We have accomplished more in 43 days than most administrations -- accomplished in four years or eight years and we are just getting started. [Applause] Thank you.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
I returned to this chamber tonight to report that America's momentum is back, our spirit is back, our pride is back, our confidence is back and the American dream is surging bigger and better than ever before. The American dream is unstoppable and our country is on the verge of a comeback, the likes of which the world has never witnessed and perhaps will never witness again.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
There's never been anything like it. The presidential election of November 5th was a mandate like has not been seen in many decades. We won all seven swing states, giving us an electoral college victory of 312 votes. [Applause] We won the popular vote by big numbers and won counties in our country. [Audience boos; Audience chants "USA"] And won counties in our country, 2,700 to 525 on a map that reads almost completely red for republican.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Now for the first time in modern history, more Americans believe that our country is headed in the right direction than the wrong direction. In fact, it's an astonishing record, 27-point swing, the most ever. [Applause] Likewise, small business optimism saw its single largest one-month gain ever recorded, a 41-point jump.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Mike Johnson
Mr. President. Members are directed to uphold and maintain decorum in the House and to cease any further disruptions. That's your warning. Members are engaging in willful and continuing breach of decorum and the chair is prepared to direct the sergeant at arms to restore order to the joint session. [Applause] Mr. Green, take your seat.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Mike Johnson
Take your seat, sir.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Al Green
[Inaudible]<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Mike Johnson
Take your seat. Finding that members continue to engage in willful and concerted disruption of proper decorum, the chair now directs the sergeant at arms to restore order. Remove this gentleman from the chamber. [Applause]<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Note
[The sergeant-at-arms escorts Al Green from the chambers]<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Mike Johnson
Members are directed to uphold and maintain decorum in the House. Mr. President, you can continue.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Thank you. Over the past six weeks, I have signed nearly 100 executive orders and taken more than 400 executive actions, a record to restore common sense, safety, optimism and wealth all across our wonderful land. The people elected me to do the job and I'm doing it. [Applause] In fact, it has been stated by many that the first month of our presidency, it's our presidency, is the most successful in the history of our nation by many. [Applause] And what makes it even more impressive is that, do you know who number two is, George Washington.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
How about that? How about that? I don't know about that list, but we'll take it. Within hours of taking the oath of office, I declared a national emergency on our southern border and I deployed the US military and border patrol to repel the invasion of our country. And what a job they've done. As a result, illegal border crossings last month were by far the lowest ever recorded, ever.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
They heard my words and they chose not to come, much easier that way. In comparison, under Joe Biden, the worst president in American history, there were hundreds of thousands of illegal crossings a month and virtually all of them including murderers, drug dealers, gang members and people from mental institutions and insane asylums were released into our country.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Who would want to do that? This is my fifth such speech to congress, and once again, I look at the democrats in front of me and I realize there is absolutely nothing I can say to make them happy or to make them stand or smile or applaud, nothing I can do. I could find a cure to the most devastating disease, a disease that would wipe out entire nations, or announce the answers to the greatest economy in history, or the stoppage of crime to the lowest levels ever recorded and these people sitting right here, will not clap, will not stand and certainly will not cheer for these astronomical achievements.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
They won't do it, no matter what. Five, five times I've been up here. It's very sad and it just shouldn't be this way. So democrats sitting before me, for just this one night, why not join us in celebrating so many incredible wins for America. For the good of our nation, let's work together and let's truly make America great again. [Applause] Every day, my administration is fighting to deliver the change America needs to bring a future that America deserves and we're doing it. This is a time for big dreams and bold action.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Upon taking office, I imposed an immediate freeze on all federal hiring, a freeze on all new federal regulations and a freeze on all foreign aid. [Applause] I terminated the ridiculous green new scam. I withdrew from the unfair Paris climate accord, which was costing us trillions of dollars. That other countries were not paying. [Applause] I withdrew from the corrupt World Health Organization. [Applause] And I also withdrew from the anti-American UN Human Rights Council. [Applause] We ended all of Biden's environmental restrictions that were making our country far less safe and totally unaffordable.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And importantly, we ended the last administration's insane electric vehicle mandate, saving our auto workers and companies from economic destruction. [Applause] To unshackle our economy, I have directed that for everyone new regulation, ten old regulations must be eliminated. Just like I did in my very successful first term. [Applause] And in that first term, we set records on ending unnecessary rules and regulations.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Like no other president had done before, we ordered all federal workers to return to the office. They will either show up for work in person or be removed from their job. [Applause] And we have ended weaponized government where as an example, a sitting president is allowed to viciously prosecute his political opponent, like me. [Laughter] How did that work out?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Not too good, not too good. [Applause] And I have stopped all government censorship and brought back free speech in America. It's back. [Applause] And two days ago, I signed an order making English the official language of the United States of America. [Applause] I renamed the Gulf of Mexico, the Gulf of America. [Applause] And likewise, I renamed, for a great president, William McKinley, Mount McKinley again. [Applause] Beautiful Alaska.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
We level Alaska. [Applause] We've ended the tyranny of so-called diversity, equity and inclusion policies all across the entire federal government and indeed the private sector and our military. [Applause] And our country will be woke no longer. [Applause] We believe that whether you are a doctor, an accountant, a lawyer or an air traffic controller, you should be hired and promoted based on skill and competence, not race or gender.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Very important. [Applause] You should be hired based on merit. And the Supreme Court in a brave and very powerful decision has allowed us to do so. Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. [Applause] We have removed the poison of critical race theory from our public schools. And I signed an order making it the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders, male and female. [Applause] I also signed an executive order to ban men from playing in women's sports. [Applause] Three years ago, Payton McNabb, was an all-star high school athlete, one of the best, preparing for a future in college sports.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
But when her girls volleyball match was invaded by a male. He smashed the ball so hard in Payton's face causing traumatic brain injury, partially paralyzing her right side and ending her athletic career. It was a shot like she's never seen before. She's never seen anything like it. Payton is here tonight in the gallery.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And Payton, from now on, schools will kick the men off the girls team, or they will lose all federal funding. [Applause] And if you really want to see numbers, just take a look at what happened in the women's boxing, weightlifting, track and field, swimming or cycling where a male recently finished a long distance race, five hours and 14 minutes ahead of a woman for a new record by five hours.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Broke the record by five hours. It's demeaning for women and it's very bad for our country. We're not going to put up with it any longer. [Applause] What I have just described is only a small fraction of the common sense revolution that is now, because of us, sweeping the entire world. Common sense has become a common theme and we will never go back.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Never, ever going to let that happen. [Applause] Among my very highest priorities is to rescue our economy and get dramatic and immediate relief to working families. As you know, we inherited from the last administration an economic catastrophe and an inflation nightmare. [Audience member calls out "yes" repeatedly.] Their policies drove up energy prices, pushed up grocery costs and drove the necessities of life out of reach for millions and millions of Americans.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
They've never had anything like it. We suffered the worst inflation in 48 years, but perhaps even in the history of our country, they're not sure. As president, I'm fighting every day to reverse this damage and make America affordable again. [Applause] Joe Biden especially let the price of eggs get out of control.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
The egg price is out of control and we're working hard to get it back down. Secretary, do a good job on that. You inherited a total mess from the previous administration. Do a good job. [Applause] A major focus of our fight to defeat inflation is rapidly reducing the cost of energy. The previous administration cut the number of new oil and gas leases by 95 percent, slowed pipeline construction to a halt and closed more than 100 power plants.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
We are opening up many of those power plants right now. [Applause] And frankly, we have never seen anything like it. That's why on my first day in office I declared a national energy emergency. [Applause] As you've heard me say many times, we have more liquid gold under our feet than any nation on earth and by far.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And now, I fully authorize the most talented team ever assembled to go and get it. It's called drill, baby, drill. [Applause] My administration is also working on a gigantic natural gas pipeline in Alaska, among the largest in the world where Japan, South Korea and other nations want to be our partner with investments of trillions of dollars each.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
There's never been anything like that one. It will be truly spectacular. It's all set to go. The permitting is gotten. And later this week, I will also take historic action to dramatically expand production of critical minerals and rare earths here in the USA. [Applause] To further combat inflation, we will not only be reducing the cost of energy, but we'll be ending the flagrant waste of taxpayer dollars. [Applause] And to that end, I have created the brand-new Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Perhaps you've heard of it, perhaps. Which is headed by Elon Musk, who is in the gallery tonight. Thank you, Elon. He's working very hard. He didn't need this. He didn't need this. Thank you very much. We appreciate it. Everybody here, even this side appreciates it, I believe. [Applause] They just don't want to admit that.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Just listen to some of the appalling waste we have already identified. $22 billion from HHS to provide free housing and cars for illegal aliens. $45 million for diversity, equity and inclusion scholarships in Burma. $40 million to improve the social and economic inclusion of sedentary migrants. Nobody knows what that is. $8 million to promote LGBTQI+ in the African nation of Lesotho, which nobody has ever heard of. $60 million for indigenous peoples and Afro-Colombian empowerment in Central America, $60 million. $8 million for making mice transgender.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
This is real. $32 million for a left-wing propaganda operation in Moldova. $10 million for male circumcision in Mozambique. $20 million for the Arab Sesame Street in the Middle East. It's a program, $20 million for a program. $1.9 billion to recently created decarbonization of homes committee, headed up, and we know she's involved.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Just at the Last moment, the money was passed over, by a woman named Stacey Abrams. Have you ever heard of her? A $3.5 million consulting contract for lavish fish monitoring. $1.5 million for voter confidence in Liberia. $14 million for social cohesion in Mali. $59 million for illegal alien hotel rooms in New York City.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
He's a real estate developer. He's done very well. $ 250,000 to increase vegan local climate action innovation in Zambia. $42 million for social and behavior change in Uganda. $14 million for improving public procurement in Serbia. $47 million for improving learning outcomes in Asia. Asia is doing very well with learning.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
I don't know what we're doing. Should use it ourselves. And $101 million for DEI contracts at the Department of Education, the most ever paid, nothing even like it. Under the Trump administration, all of these scams and there are far worse, but I didn't think it was appropriate to talk about them. They're so bad.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Many more have been found out and exposed and swiftly terminated by a group of very intelligent, mostly young people headed up by Elon, and we appreciate it. We found hundreds of billions of dollars of fraud. [Applause] And we've taken back the money and reduced our debt to fight inflation and other things, taken back a lot of that money.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
We got it just in time. This is just the beginning. The Government Accountability Office, a federal government office, has estimated annual fraud of over $500 billion in our nation and we are working very hard to stop it. We're going to. We're also identifying shocking levels of incompetence and probable fraud in the Social Security program for our seniors, and that our seniors and people that we love rely on. Believe it or not, government databases list 4.7 million Social Security numbers from people aged 100 to 109 years old. [Booing] It lists 3.6 million people from ages 110 to 119. I don't know any of them.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
I know some people that are rather elderly but not quite that elderly. 3.47 million people from ages 120 to 129, 3.9 million people from ages 130 to 139. 3.5 million people from ages 140 to 149. And money is being paid to many of them. And we're searching right now. In fact, Pam, good luck. Good luck. You're going to find it. But a lot of money is paid out to people because it just keeps getting paid and paid and nobody does -- and it really hurts Social Security and hurts our country. 1.3 million people from ages 150 to 159. And over 130,000 people, according to the Social Security databases, are age over 160 years old.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
We have a healthier country than I thought, Bobby. [Applause] Including, to finish, 1,039 people between the ages of 220 and 229. One person between the age of 240 and 249. And one person is listed at 360 years of age, more than 100 years, more than 100 years older than our country. [Laughter] But we're going to find out where that money's going and it's not going to be pretty.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
By slashing all of the fraud, waste and theft, we can find we will defeat inflation, bring down mortgage rates, lower car payments and grocery prices, protect our seniors and put more money in the pockets of American families. [Applause] And today, interest rates took a beautiful drop, big beautiful drop.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
It's about time. And in the near future, I want to do what has not been done in 24 years, balance the federal budget. We're going to balance it. [Applause] With that goal in mind, we have developed in great detail what we are calling the Gold Card, which goes on sale very, very soon. For $5 million, we will allow the most successful job creating people from all over the world to buy a path to US citizenship.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
It's like the green card, but better and more sophisticated. [Laughter] And these people will have to pay tax in our country. They won't have to pay tax from where they came. The money that they've made, you wouldn't want to do that, but they have to pay tax, create jobs. They'll also be taking people out of colleges and paying for them so that we can keep them in our country instead of having them be -- being forced out.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Number one, at the top school as an example, being forced out and not being allowed to stay and create tremendous numbers of jobs and great success for a company out there. So while we take out the criminals, killers, traffickers and child predators, who are allowed to enter our country under the open border policy of these people, the Democrats, the Biden administration, the open border insane policies that you've allowed to destroy our country, we will now bring in brilliant hardworking job creating people.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
They're going to pay a lot of money. And we're going to reduce our debt with that money. [Applause] Americans have given us a mandate for bold and profound change. For nearly 100 years, the federal bureaucracy has grown until it has crushed our freedoms, ballooned our deficits and held back America's potential in every possible way.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
The nation founded by pioneers and risk takers, now drowns under millions and millions of pages of regulations and debt. Approvals that should take ten days to get instead take ten years, 15 years and even 20 years before you're rejected. Meanwhile, we have hundreds of thousands of federal workers who have not been showing up to work.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
My administration will reclaim power from this unaccountable bureaucracy. And we will restore true democracy to America again. [Applause] And any federal bureaucrat who resists this change will be removed from office immediately. [Applause] Because we are draining the swamp. It's very simple. And the days of rule by unelected bureaucrats are over. [Applause] And the next phase of our plan to deliver the greatest economy in history is for this Congress to pass tax cuts for everybody.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
They're in there. They're waiting for you to vote. And I'm sure that the people on my right, I don't mean the Republican right, but my right, right here, I'm sure you're going to vote for those tax cuts. Because otherwise, I don't believe the people will ever vote you into office. So I'm doing you a big favor by telling you that. [Applause] But I know this group is going to be voting for the tax cuts. [Applause] Thank you.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
It's a very, very big part of our plan. We had tremendous success in our first term with it. A very big part of our plan. We're seeking permanent income tax cuts all across the board. And to get urgently needed relief to Americans hit especially hard by inflation, I'm calling for no tax on tips, no tax on overtime and no tax on Social Security benefits for our great seniors. [Applause] Thank you.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Good luck. [Applause] And I also want to make interest payments on car loans tax deductible, but only if the car is made in America. [Applause] And by the way, we're going to have growth in the auto industry like nobody's ever seen. Plants are opening up all over the place. Deals are being made like I've never seen.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
That's a combination of the election win and tariffs. It's a beautiful word, isn't it? [Laughter] That along with our other policies will allow our auto industry to absolutely boom. It's going to boom. I spoke to the majors today, all three, the top people. And they're so excited. In fact, already numerous car companies have announced that they will be building massive automobile plants in America.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
With Honda just announcing a new plant in Indiana, one of the largest anywhere in the world. [Applause] And this has taken place since our great victory on November 5th, a date which will hopefully go down as one of the most important in the history of our country. [Applause] In addition, as part of our tax cuts, we want to cut taxes on domestic production and all manufacturing.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And just as we did before, we will provide 100 percent expensing. It will be retroactive to January 20th, 2025. And it was one of the main reasons why our tax cuts were so successful in our first term, giving us the most successful economy in the history of our country. First term. We had a great first term. [Applause] If you don't make your product in America, however, under the Trump administration, you will pay a tariff.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And in some cases, a rather large one. Other countries have used tariffs against us for decades. And now, it's our turn to start using them against those other countries. On average, the European Union, China, Brazil, India, Mexico and Canada, have you heard of them, and countless other nations charge us tremendously higher tariffs than we charge them.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
It's very unfair. India charges us auto tariffs higher than 100 percent. China's average tariff on our products is twice what we charge them. And South Korea's average tariff is four times higher. Think of that, four times higher. And we give so much help militarily and in so many other ways to South Korea, but that's what happens.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
This is happening by friend and foe. This system is not fair to the United States and never was. And so on April 2nd, I wanted to make it April 1st, but I didn't want to be accused of April Fool's Day. [Laughter] That's what -- that's not -- just one day was -- cost us a lot of money. [Laughter] But we're going to do it in April.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
I'm a very superstitious person. April 2nd, reciprocal tariffs kick in. And whatever they tariff us, other countries, we will tariff them. That's reciprocal back and forth. [Applause] Whatever they tax us, we will tax them. [Applause] If they do non-monetary tariffs to keep us out of their market, then we will do non-monetary barriers to keep them out of our market.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
There's a lot of that too. They don't even allow us in their market. We will take in trillions and trillions of dollars and create jobs like we have never seen before. I did it with China and I did it with others. And the Biden administration couldn't do anything about it because there was so much money, they can do anything about it. We have been ripped off for decades by nearly every country on earth.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And we will not let that happen any longer. [Applause] Much has been said over the last three months about Mexico and Canada, but we have very large deficits with both of them. But even more importantly, they have allowed fentanyl to come into our country at levels never seen before, killing hundreds of thousands of our citizens.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And many very young, beautiful people, destroying families. Nobody's ever seen anything like it. They are, in fact, receiving subsidies of hundreds of billions of dollars. We pay subsidies to Canada and to Mexico of hundreds of billions of dollars, and the United States will not be doing that any longer.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
We're not going to do it any longer. [Applause] Thanks to our America-First policies we're putting into place, we have had $1.7 trillion of new investment in America in just the past few weeks. The combination of the election and our economic policies that people of SoftBank, one of the most brilliant anywhere in the world, announced a $200 billion investment.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Open AI and Oracle, Larry Ellison, announced $500 billion investment, which they wouldn't have done if Kamala had won. Apple announced $500 billion investment. Tim Cook called me. He said, I cannot spend it fast enough. It's going to be much higher than that, I believe. They'll be building their plants here instead of in China.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And just yesterday, Taiwan Semiconductor, the biggest in the world, most powerful in the world, has a tremendous amount, 97 percent of the market, announced a $165 billion investment to build the most powerful chips on Earth right here in the USA. [Applause] And we're not giving them any money. Your CHIPS Act is a horrible, horrible thing.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
We give hundreds of billions of dollars and it doesn't mean a thing. They take our money and they don't spend it. We're giving them no money. All that was important to them was they didn't want to pay the tariffs, so they came in their building and many other companies are coming. We don't have to give them money.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
We just want to protect our businesses and our people. And they will come because they won't have to pay tariffs if they build in America. So it's very amazing. You should get rid of the CHIP Act and whatever's left over, Mr. Speaker, you should use it to reduce debt or any other reason you want to. Our new trade policy will also be great for the American farmer.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
I love the farmer. Who will now be selling into our home market, the USA, because nobody is going to be able to compete with you because those goods that come in from other countries and companies, they're really, really in a bad position in so many different ways. They're uninspected. They may be very dirty and disgusting and they come in and they pour in and they heard our American farmers.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
The tariffs will go on agricultural products coming into America. And our farmers starting on April 2nd, it may be a little bit of an adjustment period. We had that before when I made the deal with China, $50 billion of purchases and I said just bear with me and they did, they did. Probably have to bear with me again and this will be even better.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
That was great. The problem with it was that Biden didn't enforce it, he didn't enforce it, $50 billion of purchases. And we were doing great, but Biden did not enforce it and it hurt our farmers, but our farmers are going to have a field day right now. So to our farmers, have a lot of fun. I love you too.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
I love you too. It's all going to happen. And I have also imposed a 25 percent tariff on foreign aluminum, copper, lumber and steel, because if we don't have as an example, steel, and lots of other things, we don't have a military and frankly, we just won't have a country very long. Here today is a proud American steelworker, fantastic person from Decatur, Alabama.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Jeff Dennard has been working at the same steel plant for 27 years at a job that has allowed him to serve as the captain of his local volunteer fire department, raised seven children with his beautiful wife Nicole and over the years, provide a loving home for more than 40 foster children. So great, Jeff. [Applause] Thank you, Jeff.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Thank you, Jeff. Stories like Jeff's remind us that tariffs are not just about protecting American jobs. They're about protecting the soul of our country. Tariffs are about making America rich again and making America great again and it's happening and it will happen rather quickly. There'll be a little disturbance, but we're OK with that.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
It won't be much. No, you're not. Oh. And look and look where Biden took us, very low, the lowest we've ever been. Jeff, I want to thank you very much. And I also want to recognize another person who has devoted herself to foster care community. She worked so hard on it, a very loving person, our magnificent first lady of the United States.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Melania's work has yielded incredible results helping prepare our nation's future leaders as they enter the workforce. Our first lady is joined by two impressive young women, very impressive, Haley Ferguson, who benefited from the first lady's Fostering the Future initiative and is poised to complete her education and become a teacher.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And Elliston Berry, who became a victim of an illicit deepfake image produced by a peer. With Ellison's help, the Senate just passed the Take It Down Act and this is so important. Thank you very much, John. John Thune. Thank you. Stand up, John. [Applause] Thank you, John. Thank you all very much. Thank you and thank you to John Thune and the Senate.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Great job. To criminalize the publication of such images online is terrible, terrible thing. And once it passes the House, I look forward to signing that bill into law. Thank you. And I'm going to use that bill for myself too, if you don't mind, because nobody gets treated worse than I do online, nobody. [Laughter] That's great.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Thank you very much to the Senate. Thank you. But if we truly care about protecting America's children, no step is more crucial than securing America's borders. Over the past four years, 21 million people poured into the United States. Many of them were murderers, human traffickers, gang members and other criminals from the streets of dangerous cities all throughout the world.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Because of Joe Biden's insane and very dangerous open border policies, they are now strongly embedded in our country, but we are getting them out and getting them out fast. And I want to thank Tom Homan and Kristi, I want to thank you and Paul of Border Patrol. I want to thank you. What a job they've all done, everybody, border patrol, ICE, all law enforcement in general is incredible.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
We have to take care of our law enforcement. We have to. [Applause] Last year, a brilliant 22-year-old nursing student named Laken Riley, the best in her class, admired by everybody, went out for a jog on the campus of the University of Georgia. That morning, Laken was viciously attacked, assaulted, beaten, brutalized and horrifically murdered.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Laken was stolen from us by a savage illegal alien gang member who was arrested while trespassing across Biden's open southern border and then set loose into the United States under the heartless policies of that failed administration. It was indeed a failed administration. He had then been arrested and released in a democrat-run sanctuary city, a disaster, before ending the life of this beautiful, young angel.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
With us this evening are Laken's beloved mother, Allison and her sister Lauren. [Applause] Last year, I told Laken's grieving parents that we would ensure their daughter would not have died in vain. That's why the very first bill I signed into law as your 47th President mandates the detention of all dangerous criminal aliens who threaten public safety. It's a very strong, powerful act. [Applause] It's called the Laken Riley Act.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
So Allison and Lauren, America will never ever forget our beautiful Laken Hope Riley. [Applause] Thank you very much. Since taking office, my administration has launched the most sweeping border and immigration crackdown in American history. And we quickly achieved the lowest numbers of illegal border crossers ever recorded.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Thank you. [Applause] The media and our friends in the Democrat Party kept saying we needed new legislation. We must have legislation to secure the border. But it turned out that all we really needed was a new president. [Applause] Thank you. Joe Biden didn't just open our borders, he flew illegal aliens over them to overwhelm our schools, hospitals and communities throughout the country.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Entire towns like Aurora, Colorado and Springfield, Ohio buckled under the weight of the migrant, occupation and corruption like nobody's ever seen before. Beautiful towns destroyed. Now just as I promised in my inaugural address, we are achieving the great liberation of America. [Applause] But there still is much work to be done.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Here tonight is a woman I have gotten to know Alexis Nungaray from Houston, wonderful woman. Last June, Alexis' 12 year old daughter, her precious Jocelyn, walked to a nearby convenience store. She was kidnaped, tied up, assaulted for two hours under a bridge, and horrifically murdered. Arrested and charged with this heinous crime are two illegal alien monsters from Venezuela released into America by the last administration through their ridiculous open border.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
The death of this beautiful 12 year old girl and the agony of her mother and family touched our entire nation greatly. Alexis, I promised that we would always remember your daughter, your magnificent daughter. And earlier tonight, I signed an order keeping my word to you. One thing I have learned about Joselyn is that she loved animals so much.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
She loved nature. Across Galveston Bay from where Joselyn lived in Houston, you will find a magnificent National Wildlife Refuge. A pristine, peaceful 34,000 acre sanctuary for all of God's creatures on the edge of The Gulf of America. Alexis, moments ago, I formally renamed that refuge in loving memory of your beautiful daughter Jocelyn.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
So Mr. Vice President, if you would, may I have the order? Thank you. [Applause] Thank you very much. All three savages charged with Jocelyn and Laken's murders were members of the Venezuelan prison gang, the toughest gang, they say, in the world known as Tren de Aragua. Two weeks ago, I officially designated this gang along with MS-13 and the bloodthirsty Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. [Applause] They are now officially in the same category as ISIS.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And that's not good for them. [Laughter] Countless thousands of these terrorists were welcomed into the US by the Biden administration. But now, every last one will be rounded up and forcibly removed from our country. Or if they're too dangerous put in jails standing trial in this country. Because we don't want them to come back ever.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
With us this evening, is a warrior on the front lines of that battle, Border Patrol Agent Roberto Ortiz, a great guy. [Applause] In January, Roberto and another agent were patrolling by the Rio Grande near an area known as Cartel Island, doesn't sound too nice to me, when heavily armed gunmen started shooting at them.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Roberto saw that his partner was totally exposed, at great danger, and he leapt into action, returning fire and providing crucial seconds for his fellow agent to seek safety just -- and just barely. I have some of the prints of that event and it was not good. Agent Ortiz, we salute you for your great courage and for your line of fire that you took and for the bravery that you showed.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
We honor you, and we will always honor you. Thank you, Roberto, very much. [Applause] Thank you, Roberto. And I actually got to know him on my many calls to the border. He's a great, great gentleman. The territory to the immediate south of our border is now dominated entirely by criminal cartels that murder, rape, torture and exercise total control.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
They have total control over a whole nation posing a grave threat to our national security. The cartels are waging war on America and it's time for America to wage war on the cartels, which we are doing. [Applause] Five nights ago, Mexican authorities, because of our tariff policies being imposed on them, think of this, handed over to us 29 of the biggest cartel leaders in their country.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
That has never happened before. They want to make us happy. First time ever. [Applause] But we need Mexico and Canada to do much more than they've done. And they have to stop the fentanyl and drugs pouring into the USA. They're going to stop it. I have sent Congress a detailed funding request laying out exactly how we will eliminate these threats to protect our homeland and complete the largest deportation operation in American history, larger even than current record holder President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a moderate man, but someone who believed very strongly in borders.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Americans expect congress to send me this funding without delay so I can sign it into law. So Mr. Speaker, John Thune, both of you, I hope you're going to be able to do that. Mr. Speaker, thank you. Mr. leader, thank you. Thank you very much and let's get it to me. I'll sign it so fast you won't even believe it. [Applause] Thank you.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And as we reclaim our sovereignty, we must also bring back law and order to our cities and towns. [Applause] In recent years, our justice system has been turned upside down by radical left lunatics. Many jurisdictions virtually ceased enforcing the law against dangerous, repeat offenders, while weaponizing law enforcement against political opponents like me. My administration has acted swiftly and decisively to restore fair, equal and impartial justice under the constitutional rule of law starting at the FBI and the DOJ.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Pam, good luck. Kash, wherever you may be, good luck. Good luck. Pam Bondi. Good luck. So important. Is going to do a great job. Kash, thank you. Thank you, Kash. They have already started very strong. They're going to do a fantastic job. You're going to be very proud of them. We're also, once again giving our police officers the support, protection and respect they so dearly deserve.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
They have to get it. They have such a hard, dangerous job, but we're going to make it less dangerous. The problem is the bad guys don't respect the law, but they're starting to respect it and they soon will respect it. This also includes our great fire departments throughout the country. Our firemen and women are unbelievable people and I will never forget them.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And besides that, they voted for me in record numbers, so I have no choice. [Applause] One year ago this month, 31-year-old New York police officer, Jonathan Diller, unbelievably wonderful person and a great officer, was gunned down at a traffic stop on Long Island. I went to his funeral. The vicious criminal charged with his murder had 21 prior arrests, and they were rough arrests too.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
He was a real bad one. The thug in the seat next to him had 14 prior arrests and went by the name of killer. He was killer. He killed other people, they say a lot of them. I attended Officer Diller's service and when I met his wife and one-year old son, Ryan, it was very inspirational, actually. His widow's name is Stephanie and she is here tonight.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Stephanie, thank you very much, Stephanie. Thank you very much. Stephanie, we're going to make sure that Ryan knows his dad was a true hero, New York's finest, and we're going to get these cold-blooded killers and repeat offenders off our streets and we're going to do it fast. Got to stop it. They get out with 28 arrests.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
They push people into subway trains. They hit people over the head, back of the head with baseball bats. We got to get them out of here. I have already signed an executive order requiring a mandatory death penalty for anyone who murders a police officer, and tonight I'm asking congress to pass that policy into permanent law. [Applause] I'm also asking for a new crime bill, getting tough on repeat offenders while enhancing protections for America's police officers, so they can do their jobs without fear of their lives being totally destroyed.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
They don't want to be killed. We're not going to let them be killed. Joining us in the gallery tonight is a young man who truly loves our police. His name is D.J. Daniel. He is 13 years old and he has always dreamed of becoming a police officer. [Applause] But in 2018, D.J. was diagnosed with brain cancer.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
The doctors gave him five months at most to live. That was more than six years ago. Since that time, D.J. and his dad have been on a quest to make his dream come true and D.J. has been sworn in as an honorary law enforcement officer, actually a number of times. The police love him, the police departments love him.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And tonight, D.J., we're going to do you the biggest honor of them all. I am asking our new Secret Service Director, Sean Curran, to officially make you an agent of the United States Secret Service. [Applause, audience chants "D.J."] Thank you, D.J. D.J.'s doctors believe his cancer likely came from a chemical he was exposed to when he was younger.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Since 1975, rates of child cancer have increased by more than 40 percent. Reversing this trend is one of the top priorities for our new presidential commission to make America healthy again, chaired by our new Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. [Applause] With the name Kennedy, you would have thought everybody over here would have been cheering.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
How quickly they forget. Our goal is to get toxins out of our environment, poisons out of our food supply and keep our children healthy and strong. As an example, not long ago, and you can't even believe these numbers, 1 in 10,000 children had autism, 1 in 10,000. And now it's 1 in 36. There's something wrong. 1 in 36, think of that.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
So we're going to find out what it is and there's nobody better than Bobby and all of the people that are working with you. You have the best, to figure out what is going on. OK, Bobby, good luck. It's a very important job. Thank you. [Applause] Thank you. Go get 'em. Thank you. My administration is also working to protect our children from toxic ideologies in our schools.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
A few years ago, January Littlejohn, and her husband, discovered that their daughter's school had secretly socially transitioned their 13 year old little girl. Teachers and administrators conspired to deceive January and her husband while encouraging her daughter to use a new name and pronouns. They them pronouns, actually.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
All without telling January, who is here tonight, and is now a courageous advocate against this form of child abuse. January, thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much. [Applause] Thank you. [Applause] Thank you. Stories like this are why shortly after taking office, I signed an executive order banning public schools from indoctrinating our children with transgender ideology. [Applause] I also signed an order to cut off all taxpayer funding to any institution that engages in the sexual mutilation of our youth. [Applause] And now I want Congress to pass a bill permanently banning and criminalizing sex changes on children and forever ending the lie that any child is trapped in the wrong body.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
This is a big lie. [Applause] And our message to every child in America is that you are perfect exactly the way God made you. [Applause] Because we're getting wokeness out of our schools and out of our military. And it's already out. And it's out of our society. We don't want it. Wokeness is trouble. Wokeness is bad.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
It's gone. It's gone. And we feel so much better for it. Don't we? Don't we feel better? [Applause] Our service members won't be activists and ideologues, they will be fighters and warriors. They will fight for our country. And Pete, Congratulations, Secretary of Defense. Congratulations. [Applause] And he's not big into the woke movement.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
I can tell you. I know him well. [Laughter] I am pleased to report that in January the US Army had its single best recruiting month in 15 years. And that all armed services are having among the best recruiting results ever in the history of our services. What a difference. [Applause] And you know, it was just a few months ago where the results were exactly the opposite.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
We couldn't recruit anywhere. We couldn't recruit. Now we're having the best results just about that we've ever had. What a tremendous turnaround. It's really a beautiful thing to see. People love our country again. It's very simple. They love our country. And they love being in our military again. So it's a great thing.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And thank you very much. Great job. Thank you. [Applause] We're joined tonight by a young man Jason Hartley, who knows the weight of that call of duty. Jason's father grandfather and great grandfather all wore the uniform. Jason tragically lost his dad who was also a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy when he was just a boy.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And now he wants to carry on the family legacy of service. Jason is a senior in high school, a six letter varsity athlete, a really good athlete, they say, a brilliant student with a 4.46, that's good, GPA. [Laughter] And his greatest dream is to attend the US Military Academy at West Point. [Applause] And Jason, that's a very big deal getting in. That's a hard one to get into.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
But, I'm pleased to inform you that your application has been accepted. [Applause] You will soon be joining the Corps of Cadets. [Applause] Thank you, Jason. You're going to be on the long gray line, Jason. As commander in chief, my focus is on building the most powerful military of the future. As a first step, I'm asking Congress to fund a state of the art Golden Dome missile defense shield to protect our homeland, all made in the USA. [Applause] And Ronald Reagan wanted to do it long ago, but the technology just wasn't there, not even close.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
But now we have the technology. It's incredible actually. And other places that they have it, Israel has it other places have it and the United States should have it too, right? Tim, right? They should have it too, so I want to thank you. But it's a very, very important -- this is a very dangerous world. We should have it. We want to be protected.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And we're going to protect our citizens like never before. To boost our defense industrial base, we are also going to resurrect the American shipbuilding industry, including commercial shipbuilding and military shipbuilding. [Applause] And for that purpose, I am announcing tonight that we will create a new Office of Shipbuilding in the White House and offer special tax incentives to bring this industry home to America where it belongs.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
We used to make so many ships. We don't make them anymore very much, but we're going to make them very fast, very soon. It will have a huge impact. To further enhance our national security, my administration will be reclaiming the Panama Canal. And we've already started doing it. [Applause] Just today, a large American company announced they are buying both ports around the Panama Canal and lots of other things having to do with the Panama Canal and a couple of other canals.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
The Panama Canal was built by Americans for Americans, not for others, but others could use it. But it was built at tremendous cost of American blood and treasure. [Applause] 38,000 workers died building the Panama Canal. They died of malaria. They died of snake bites and mosquitoes. Not a nice place to work.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
They paid them very highly to go there knowing there was a 25 percent chance that they would die. The most expensive project also that was ever built in our country's history, if you bring it up to modern day costs. It was given away by the Carter administration for $1. But that agreement has been violated very severely.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
We didn't give it to China. We gave it to Panama. And we're taking it back. [Applause] And we have Marco Rubio in charge. Good luck, Marco. [Laughter] [Applause] Now we know who to blame if anything goes wrong. [Laughter] No, Marco has been amazing and he's going to do a great job. Think of it. He got 100 votes. [Applause] You know, he was approved with actually 99, but the 100th was this gentleman and I feel very certain, so let's assume he got 100 votes.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And I'm either very, very happy about that or I'm very concerned about it.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
But he's already proven -- I mean, he's a great gentleman. He's respected by everybody. And we appreciate your voting for Marco. He's going to do a fantastic job. Thank you. Thank you. He's doing a great job. [Applause] Great job. And I also have a message tonight for the incredible people of Greenland. We strongly support your right to determine your own future.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And if you choose, we welcome you into the United States of America. We need Greenland for national security and even international security. And we're working with everybody involved to try and get it. But we need it really for international world security, and I think we're going to get it. One way or the other, we're going to get it. [Booing] We will keep you safe.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
We will make you rich and together, we will take Greenland to heights like you have never thought possible before. It's a very small population, but very, very large piece of land and very, very important for military security. America is once again standing strong against the forces of radical Islamic terrorism.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Three and a half years ago, ISIS terrorists killed 13 American service members and countless others in the Abbey Gate bombing during the disastrous and incompetent withdrawal from Afghanistan. Not that they were withdrawing, it was the way they withdrew. Perhaps the most embarrassing moment in the history of our country.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Tonight, I am pleased to announce that we have just apprehended the top terrorist responsible for that atrocity and he is right now on his way here to face the swift sword of American justice. [Applause] And I want to thank especially the government of Pakistan for helping arrest this monster. This was a very momentous day for those 13 families, who I actually got to know very well, most of them, whose children were murdered and the many people that were so badly -- over 42 people so badly injured on that fateful day in Afghanistan.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
What a horrible day. Such incompetence was shown that when Putin saw what happened, I guess he said, wow, maybe this is my chance. That's how bad it was. It should have never happened. Grossly incompetent people. I spoke to many of the parents and loved ones and they're all in our hearts tonight. Just spoke to him on the phone.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
We had a big call. Every one of them called and everybody was on the line and they did nothing but cry with happiness. They were very happy, as happy as you can be under those circumstances. Their child, brother, sister, son, daughter, was killed for no reason whatsoever. In the Middle East, we're bringing back our hostages from Gaza.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
In my first term, we achieved one of the most groundbreaking peace agreements in generations, the Abraham Accords. [Applause] And now we're going to build on that foundation to create a more peaceful and prosperous future for the entire region. A lot of things are happening in the Middle East. People have been talking about that so much lately with everything going on with Ukraine and Russia, but a lot of things are happening in the Middle East.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
It's a rough neighborhood actually. I'm also working tirelessly to end the savage conflict in Ukraine. Millions of Ukrainians and Russians have been needlessly killed or wounded in this horrific and brutal conflict, with no end in sight. The United States has sent hundreds of billions of dollars to support Ukraine's defense, with no security, with no anything. [Applause] Do you want to keep it going for another five years?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Yeah. Yeah. You would say -- Pocahontas says yes. [Booing] 2,000 people are being killed every single week, more than that. They're Russian young people. They're Ukrainian young people. They're not Americans, but I want it to stop. Meanwhile, Europe has sadly spent more money buying Russian oil and gas than they have spent on defending Ukraine, by far.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Think of that. They've spent more buying Russian oil and gas than they have defending, and we've spent perhaps $350 billion. Like taking candy from a baby. That's what happened. And they've spent $100 billion dollars. What a difference that is. And we have an ocean separating us and they don't. But we're getting along very well with them and lots of good things are happening.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Biden has authorized more money in this fight than Europe has spent, by billions and billions of dollars. It's hard to believe that they wouldn't have stopped it and said at some point, come on, let's equalize, you've got to be equal to us, but that didn't happen. Earlier today, I received an important letter from President Zelenskyy of Ukraine.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
The letter reads, Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer. Nobody wants peace more than the Ukrainians, he said. My team and I stand ready to work under President Trump's strong leadership to get a peace that lasts. We do really value how much America has done to help Ukraine maintain its sovereignty and independence.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Regarding the Agreement on Minerals and Security, Ukraine is ready to sign it at any time that is convenient for you. I appreciate that he sent this letter, just got it a little while ago. Simultaneously, we've had serious discussions with Russia and have received strong signals that they are ready for peace.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Wouldn't that be beautiful? Wouldn't that be beautiful? [Applause] Wouldn't that be beautiful? It's time to stop this madness. It's time to halt the killing. It's time to end the senseless war. If you want to end wars, you have to talk to both sides. Nearly four years ago, amid rising tensions, a history teacher named Mark Fogel was detained in Russia and sentenced to 14 years in a penal colony, rough stuff.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
The previous administration barely lifted a finger to help him. They knew he was innocent, but they had no idea where to begin. But last summer, I promised his 95-year-old mother, Malphine, that we would bring her boy safely back home. After 22 days in office, I did just that and they are here tonight. [Applause] To Mark and his great mom, we are delighted to have you safe and sound and with us. As fate would have it, Mark Fogel was born in a small, rural town in Butler, Pennsylvania.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Have you heard of it? Where his mother has lived for the past 78 years. I just happened to go there last July 13th for a rally. That was not pleasant. [Laughter] And that is where I met his beautiful mom right before I walked onto that stage.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And I told her I would not forget what she said about her son and I never did -- did I? I never forgot, did I? I never forgot. Less than ten minutes later, at that same rally, gunfire rang out and a sick and deranged assassin unloaded eight bullets from his sniper's perch into a crowd of many thousands of people.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
My life was saved by a fraction of an inch, but some were not so lucky. Corey Comperatore was a firefighter, a veteran, a Christian, a husband, a devoted father and above all, a protector.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Two others, very fine people, were also seriously hit. But thankfully, with the help of two great country doctors, we thought they were gone, and they were saved. So those doctors had great talent. We're joined by Corey's wife Helen, who was his high school sweetheart and their two beloved daughters, Allison, and Kaylee. [Applause] Thank you to Helen, Allison and Kaylee.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Corey is looking down on his three beautiful ladies right now and he is cheering you on. He loves you. He is cheering you on. Corey was taken from us much too soon, but his destiny was to leave us all with a shining example of the selfless devotion of a true American patriot. It was love like Corey's that built our country.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And its love like Corey's that is going to make our country more majestic than ever before. I believe that my life was saved that day in Butler for a very good reason. I was saved by God to make America great again. I believe that. [Applause] Thank you. [Applause] Thank you. [Applause] Thank you. Thank you very much.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
From the patriots of Lexington and Concord to the heroes of Gettysburg and Normandy from the warriors who crossed the Delaware to the trailblazers who climbed the Rockies and from the legends who soared at Kitty Hawk to the astronauts who touched the moon, Americans have always been the people who defied all odds, transcended all dangers, made the most extraordinary sacrifices and did whatever it took to defend our children, our country and our freedom.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And as we have seen in this chamber tonight, that same strength, faith, love and spirit is still alive and thriving in the hearts of the American people. Despite the best efforts of those who would try to censor us, silence us, break us, destroy us, Americans are today, a proud, free, sovereign and independent nation that will always be free.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And we will fight for it till death. We will never let anything happen to our beloved country. Because we are a country of doers, dreamers fighters and survivors. Our ancestors crossed a vast ocean, strode into the unknown wilderness and carved their fortunes from the rock and soil of a perilous and very dangerous frontier.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
They chased our destiny across a boundless continent. They built the railroads, laid the highways and graced the world with American marvels like the Empire State Building, the mighty Hoover Dam and the towering Golden Gate Bridge. They lit the world with electricity, broke free of the force of gravity, fired up the engines of American industry, vanquished the communist, fascist and Marxists all over the world.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And gave us countless modern wonders sculpted out of iron, glass and steel. We stand on the shoulders of these pioneers who won and built the modern age. These workers who poured their sweat into the skylines of our cities. These warriors who shed their blood on fields of battle and gave everything they had for our rights and for our freedom.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Now it is our time to take up the righteous cause of American liberty. And it is our turn to take America's destiny into our own hands and begin the most thrilling days in the history of our country. This will be our greatest era. With God's help, over the next four years, we are going to lead this nation even higher.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And we are going to forge the freest most advanced, most dynamic and most dominant civilization ever to exist on the face of this earth. We are going to create the highest quality of life, build the safest and wealthiest and healthiest and most vital communities anywhere in the world. We are going to conquer the vast frontiers of science.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And we are going to lead humanity into space and plant the American flag on the planet Mars and even far beyond. [Applause] And through it all, we are going to rediscover the unstoppable power of the American Spirit. And we are going to renew unlimited promise of the American Dream.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Every single day, we will stand up and we will fight, fight, fight for the country, our citizens believe in and for the country our people deserve. [Applause] Thank you. [Applause, audience chants "Fight"] My fellow Americans, get ready for an incredible future because the Golden Age of America has only just begun. It will be like nothing that has ever been seen before.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Thank you. God bless you and God bless America. [Applause] Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Thank you. [Applause] Thank you. Thank you very much. [Applause] Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. [Applause] Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you, guys.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
So, we're at the Kennedy Center, needs a lot of work. We're going to fix it and make it beautiful. It's a very big part of the fabric of DC and the Capitol. We're bringing back the Capitol. We're bringing back our country. But while we're here, I thought it would be appropriate. We are, tomorrow, announcing and giving all of the Kennedy files.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
So, people have been waiting for decades for this, and I've instructed my people that are responsible, lots of different people put together by Tulsi Gabbard. And that's going to be released tomorrow. We have a tremendous amount of paper. You've got a lot of reading. I don't believe we're going to redact anything.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
I said, "Just don't redact, you can't redact." But we're going to be releasing the JFK files. And that would be tomorrow. Do you have anything else to add to that, Carolyn?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Aide
That's it, sir.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
So, that's a big announcement. They've been waiting for that for decades. Then, I said during the campaign I'd do it, and I'm a man of my word. So, tomorrow, you have the JFK files. What time will they be released?<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Aide
Tomorrow afternoon, sir.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Tomorrow afternoon. OK.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
Have you seen -- have you seen what's in the files? Have you read them?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
I've heard about them.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
Was there -- Anything interesting?<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
It's going to be very interesting.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
Was there an executive summary supplied to you, Mr. President --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
No, we -- I'm not doing summaries. You'll write your own summaries. It's many pages. Is it 80,000 pages? Approximately 80,000 pages. So, it's a lot of stuff.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
Mr. President --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And you'll make your own determination.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Question
You have criticized President Biden for using autopen in the last few days. Have you yourself ever used autopen, sir?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Yeah, only for very unimportant papers. And I don't call them unimportant, if you do letters where people write in and, you know, they'd love to have a response, and we'll write responses. And I'll sign them and whenever I can. But when I can't, I, you know, would use an autopen. But to use them for -- for what they've used them for is terrible.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
And, sir, and when you signed the CR --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Who are you -- who are you with?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
Sir, I'm with NBC News. When you signed --<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
That's the same -- the same one. I don't want -- I don't want to talk to NBC anymore. I think you're so discredited.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
Mr. President, Mr. President --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Go ahead.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
When most people think of the Kennedy Center, they think of the Kennedy Center Honors, takes place in December every year. Is that something that you anticipate hosting --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Yeah.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Question
At the White House? And what do you think that --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
We're going to have honors. We're going to have -- I think it's going to be a much bigger show than it has been in the past. It got tired, very tired, very tired, very boring, very radical left. Unless you are a radical left, it just seemed that nobody was chosen. There were a lot of people out there that can get the honors, and we're going to do it. I think we'll have a very big show.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
It's going to be a very big show. We have some surprises on that show, some big surprises. But I think it has a chance to be a very big show. That's a big part of the Kennedy Center, the honors, that evening. And so, I think you're going to be really surprised. I think it's going to get great ratings, actually.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
Mr. President -- President Trump, there'd been some discussion about potentially meeting with Putin in your administration. If there is a peace deal signed, would you consider -- would you be open to inviting Putin to the White House?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Well, I don't want to really even discuss it. I got to get the deal. I've got to get the deal signed. Two thousand people a week sometimes are killed, and we have to get that agreement signed. But that's the only thing I think about.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Question
Are you confident that that could happen tomorrow, as soon as tomorrow?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
We're going to have a very important call. You know, we've had calls, but we're getting down to a very critical stage, and we want to get the whole Russia-Ukraine thing done. And I think Ukraine wants it, I know they want it. Everybody wants it. It's tremendous death. The bloodshed is unbelievable like few people have ever seen before.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
On the drug cartels, do you have a red line for the drug cartels that, if crossed, it would automatically trigger a military response from the US?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Well, we'll see, but we're not going to put up with it. This country is not going to allow people to come in and dump drugs and kill our youth and -- and other than our youth, too. Older people are very much affected. So it's -- we're not going to let that happen. Thank you very much.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Aide
Thank you, press. Thank you, guys.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Question
On the 30-day ceasefire, Mr. President, is -- Ukraine's already committed to this. Would Russia commit to this as well, Mr. President?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Aide
Thank you, sir.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
They would.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Aide
Thank you, sir.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
All set? Are you all set to go? Well, it's a great honor to have the prime minister and the crown prince of Bahrain. That's a fancy two titles. I want to tell you. I don't know if I'd rather be the prime minister or the crown prince. I think I'd take the crown prince. [Laughter] And very importantly your son, your beautiful son, who has a great reputation, you know that.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
Thank you, Mr. President.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
A reputation as a smart, hardworking guy, so it's good to say hello to you. Congratulations. We've had a tremendous relationship. I have personally with Bahrain over the years. And has been a fantastic ally. And anything they needed, we helped them and anything we needed, they helped us. And we're going to be talking about a lot of different things, including the most perfect military maneuver that anybody has seen probably in 50 years, which took place a few weeks ago.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And Iran. It knocked out their entire potential nuclear capacity. And it was obliterated. You know, I used that term. They said, well, maybe that's too much. I said no. It turned out, it was more than obliterated. They can't go back. And we're just really going to talk about some things, including trade.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
We're going to be discussing trade. We do a lot of trading with Bahrain. And we're going to have lunch after this. But we'll take some questions. First, I'd like to ask the crown prince to say a couple of words. And he's, uh, he also has a father who's living and well and doing fantastically as I understand it.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
He is.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And somebody, who's respected all over the Middle East and all over the world. So thank you very much for being here.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you one and all. It is indeed a great honor to be here on this fine morning to put into action the relationship that exists between our two countries. We will be discussing security issues. We'll be discussing trade and investment, which is very important.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Um-hum.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
We're very happy to be announcing $17 billion worth of deals that are coming to the United States. And this is real, this isn't --<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
It's real money.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
These aren't fake deals, these are real deals.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
They don't have to borrow the money.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
We don't have to borrow it. It's coming in. [Laughter] And it only builds upon a legacy that we're very proud of. We have had a relationship in the civil side between our two countries since 1893. And formally, since 1948. So, may it long continue, and we look forward to many, many more years of productive partnership.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Yeah.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
Thank you, Mr. President. You honor us.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
We will have -- we will have that. Indeed, we'll have many good years on its head right now is your top here. And I -- we appreciate the investment. It's a great -- we left, as you know, Saudi Arabia. We were just there, Saudi Arabia. And we could -- Qatar was so great. The leaders great. We had uh, UAE. And we had a couple of other visits, but all great places.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And we left with $5.1 trillion of investment. And uh, they all want to be investing in the United States.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
Of course.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Now we have -- I think -- I think we have over $16 trillion of investment coming in, which is a record. And we're only a little bit into the year. And let's say the first two months, I sort of took it easy because we had to fix up the Oval Office. I had to devote my time to fixing it up. [Laughter] But no, we had to fix up our country.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
So we have -- I think everyone is saying we have the hottest country now anywhere in the world. We were dead a year ago. We were a dead country. And now we have the hottest country anywhere in the world. And uh, it's a great honor to have you here.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
Thank you, Mr. President.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Uh, any questions?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Note
[Crosstalk]<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
Developments in Syria at the moment.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Well, I can't comment. I think I'll ask Marco to say a few words on Syria.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Marco Rubio
Yeah, it's complicated, obviously. These are -- these are historic longtime rivalries between different groups in the Southwest of Syria, Bedouins, the Druze community. And it led to an unfortunate situation and a misunderstanding, it looks like, between the Israeli side and the Syrian side. So we've been engaged with them all morning long and all night long with both sides.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Marco Rubio
And we think we're on our way towards a real de-escalation. And then hopefully get back on track in helping Syria build a country and arriving at a -- at a situation there in the Middle East that's far more stable. So in the next few hours, we hope to see some -- some real progress to end what you've been seeing over the last couple of hours.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
Mr. President -- Mr. President -- Mr. President, on Jerome Powell, do you have plans or you're back considering firing Jerome Powell, um, and what is your justification if you're thinking about this?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Well, he's too late. He's always been too late, hence his nickname too late. [Laughter] He should have cut interest rates a long time ago. Europe has cut them 10 times in the short period of time and we cut them none. The only time he cut them was just before the election to try and help Kamala or Biden or whoever the hell it was, because nobody really knew.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Obviously, that didn't work, but he tried to cut him for the Democrats, Kamala. And how did that work out? You'll tell me it. Didn't work out too well, did it? But he's -- he's -- I think he does a terrible job. He's costing us a lot of money and we fight through it. It's almost -- the country has become so successful that it doesn't have a big impact, but it does hurt people wanting to get a mortgage, people want to buy a house.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
He's a terrible -- he's a terrible Fed chair. I was surprised he was appointed. I was surprised, frankly, that Biden put him in and extended him. But they did. So no, we're not planning on doing anything. We're very concerned. He's doing a little renovation for $2.5 billion of the Fed. Building -- building a renovation and they have a close to $900 million cost overrun and it's a shame, but the biggest cost overrun is the cost overrun for interest rates because we should be paying three points lower and we would save $1 trillion a year in interest, if that were the case.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And all it is, is the stroke of a pen. And that goes for his board, too, because his board is not doing the job because they should try and rein this guy in. So he's doing a lousy job. But no, I'm not talking about that. We get -- fortunately we get to make a change in the next, what, eight months or so and we'll pick somebody that's good and we'll pick somebody -- I just want a fair job.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
We want to see lower interest rates. Our country deserves it. We're making a lot of money. We're doing great as a country. We have no inflation. Record stock market, record business, record everything, everything's a record now. We had the worst inflation in history under Biden and now we have almost no inflation.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
We've done a great job and we should have the interest rates cut.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Question
So you were saying the other day that Scott Besset, you're so happy with at Treasury that, you know, he's not your top option to replace Chair Powell, whenever that may be, whatever you decide you want to do with him --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
-- no, Scott's doing a very good job. I'm very happy with Scott.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
Was Kevin Hassett --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
-- I'd rather keep him. Kevin's somebody would consider, sure. Kevin is fantastic. We have a lot of good people for that job. It's not a tough job, to be honest. Assuming you're smart, it's not a tough job. If you're dummy, then I guess it's a tough job. But it might be one of the easiest jobs I've ever seen.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And now on top of it, he's building close to $3 billion, a little nest egg for himself. He's -- he's -- he's not doing the right job. We should be saving $1 trillion a year on interest. You know, when he talks about cost, we should be saving it. Think of it, $1 trillion a year, add that with the tariffs and everything else.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
But he just doesn't want -- he's a -- he's a knucklehead, but we'll -- we'll see how that -- we'll see how -- he's listening to this. Yeah, that's a strange conversation. But you know, we like to say it like it is, but we have a lot of people that want that job very badly and I'm only interested in low interest people, frankly, because you don't need -- I know -- so they had a, you know, the 71 different economists and people that they -- experts that they picked about a month ago.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
I was the only one along with one person from maybe the Wharton School of Finance, the two of us got it right. 69 people, including Powell, got it wrong and he wants to hire thousands of new people to help him decide where we're going in the future. It only takes one good mind. It doesn't take 5000 good minds.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
So they're expanding the Fed. It's the dumbest thing I've heard of. But you know, it's very autonomous.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
Just a -- just a follow up on that, sir -- Mr. President -- Is -- is there -- are you completely ruling out the idea of firing Jerome Powell?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
I don't rule out anything, but I think it's highly unlikely unless he has to leave for fraud. I mean, it's possible there's fraud involved with the $2.5, $ 2.7 billion renovation. This is a renovation. How do you spend $2.7 billion? And he didn't have proper clearance, et cetera, et cetera, so you know that's going on. So you know, there could be something to that.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
But I think he's not doing a good job. He's got a very easy job to do. You know what he has to do? Lower interest rates.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
[Inaudible]<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
-- go ahead --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
decide that you are going to fire him, have you drafted up --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
-- no, I haven't drafted a letter.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Question
So you didn't show a letter to Republican lawmakers last night?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
No, I talked about the concept of firing him. I said what do you think? Almost every one of them said I should, but I'm more conservative than they are.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
Mr. President -- Mr. President -- [Inaudible]<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
No, no, we didn't. We talked about it. In fact, we had 11 of the 12 people here yesterday for a very big bill having to do with crypto, et cetera, and -- and other things. And we -- all of the votes are going with us, every single vote. But during the conversation when we were talking about it, I asked what would you do about that?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
They all said would fire him.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Question
Mr. President -- Mr. President --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
-- yeah --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
Thank you for taking my question, sir. You were in Pennsylvania yesterday --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
-- yes.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
You want to build $92 billion worth of investments. One of those jumped out, though. $15 billion in Homer City to build the largest --<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
-- right. Yeah --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
-- natural gas power plant ever. I was at the rally where you told Homer City residents you would not forget them when the biggest coal plant --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
-- that's right --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
-- closed down. You delivered for them yesterday. What message do you have for those --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
-- well, I'm happy -- Homer city, I was there and I said I'm going to produce something. I don't know what -- because they shut down this massive coal plant, one of the biggest in the country and it was just purchased by the gentleman that you met yesterday, very substantial man. I don't know if he's a -- maybe not as substantial as you, I'm not sure.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
But he's pretty substantial. [Laughter]<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
He's pretty substantial.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
You know who I'm talking about. And they're going to spend billions of dollars on rebuilding it and it's going to be the largest plant of its kind in the -- in the world, I believe, actually in the world, and it's going to be great. So we really fulfilled that promise to Homer City, but it's to Pennsylvania, basically.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
We -- we -- I won Pennsylvania and very conclusively won Pennsylvania, so we -- I owe them a big debt of gratitude, but thank you for bringing that up. We raised 92 -- it's actually going over 100. So it'll be over $100 billion to be invested in Pennsylvania. It was Pennsylvania Energy Project. And we had -- everybody was there.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Larry Fink was there. I mean, everybody was there and done a great job. The Senator did a great job and we were very proud. That was a great meeting yesterday. Thank you very much.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Question
Mr. President -- Mr. President, for -- for -- actually for each of you, so for the Crown Prince, you -- are you planning on taking any of the Patriot missiles that you're going to receive from the United States and divert those to help Ukraine?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
We have no current plans as we have an operational requirement inside Bahrain to keep them there --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
-- OK --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
-- for the present time.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
He's got plenty of them, too.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Question
And Mr. President, on the fentanyl --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
-- and they are -- they are.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
They're wonderful. They're wonderful pieces of kit.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
They work very well.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
American technology is the best.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Yeah.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
And on the fentanyl bill that you're trying --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
-- and that's maybe the most important part of this. He has his choice of everything and we make the best military equipment by far in the world.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
Bar none.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
There's nothing close, right?<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
Bar none.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Yeah. Thank you.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
And on the Fentanyl bill that you're signing today, do you hope that that's going to restart law enforcement cooperation with China on getting the fentanyl --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
-- yeah, I think China has been helping out. I mean, it's been -- it's been a terrible situation for many years with fentanyl. But since I came here, we're talking to them and they're making big steps. They're also, as you know, being penalized. You know that, right? They're being penalized with tariffs because of the fentanyl.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
But they want to do something. We'll see what happens.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Question
Mr. President -- Mr. President -- Mr. President -- [Inaudible]<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Go ahead, please.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
Thank you, Mr. President. An American [Inaudible] was beaten to death, was killed by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. His family has been calling on you to help prosecute his killers. Are you going to do that? An American from Tampa.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Yeah, your first sentence is really -- go ahead.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
An American citizen --<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
-- yeah --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
-- from Tampa, Florida, has been killed in the West Bank. His family has been asking [Inaudible] prosecutor. Are you going to help --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
-- do you know about this?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Marco Rubio
Yeah, well -- so first of all, if you've seen yesterday, Ambassador Huckabee has asked the Israelis to conduct an investigation. We want to get all the information about who was involved. We protect all American citizens anywhere in the world, especially if they're unjustly murdered or killed. So we're gathering more information.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Marco Rubio
But I hope you saw yesterday Ambassador Huckabee in Israel asked the Israelis authorities to produce an investigation and concrete information about who was responsible for -- for his murder.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
They're reporting that tomorrow, we have a meeting on it. They're going to be reporting that to me.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
[Inaudible]<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Yeah.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
Do you think that the Gulf area is more secure? And if you believe that a negotiation like Iraq is necessary at this stage?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
Well, I definitely believe that the volatility of the situation has been reduced and we didn't know where it was going to go on the Sunday. We were very glad when we found out on the Monday. Let me put it that way. And should the Iranians want to negotiate, I believe the ball's in their court. That is the true reality of where we stand today.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
They are the ones that stand to benefit from a negotiation.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And they do. They want to negotiate. They want to negotiate badly. We're in no rush. Because you know, we said we could have made a deal. They should have made a deal. And then we bombed the hell out of their various places. We're in no rush, but if they want to negotiate, we're here. Yeah?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
Mr. President -- Mr. President, I know you want to move past all this intrigue over the Epstein files, but I just want to ask you to clarify something you said this morning. You said this was all a hoax.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Yeah.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
Has your attorney --<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
It's a big hoax.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
told you this was a hoax? What evidence --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
No, it's not the attorney general, no, I know it's a hoax. It started by Democrats. It's been run by the Democrats for four years. You had Christopher Wray and these characters and Comey before him. And it's a bad group. It started actually look at the Steele dossier, that turned out to be a total hoax. The 51 agents, the intelligence -- so-called intelligence agents, it was a hoax.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
It's all been a hoax that's perpetrated by the Democrats. And some stupid Republicans and foolish Republicans fall into the net. And so they try and do the Democrats work. The Democrats are good for nothing other than these hoaxes. They're bad for policy. They're bad for picking candidates that can get elected.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Like in New York, we have a communist running. He may get elected too actually, but he's going to -- he'll destroy the city. Uh, no, no, it's -- I call it the Epstein Hoax. It takes a lot of time and effort. Instead of talking about the great achievements. We've had a great gentleman, uh, yesterday, as you know, went on CNBC and he made the statement that Trump may go down as the greatest president of all and the United States.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And instead of talking about the things we've achieved, we've had tremendous achievement. They're wasting their time with, uh, a guy who obviously had some very serious problems who died three or four years ago. Uh, I'd rather talk about the success we have with the economy, the best we've ever had. And all of the things we've done, including the Middle East.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
I mean, you see it. Instead, they want to talk about the Epstein Hoax. And the sad part is it's people that are really doing the Democrats work. They're stupid people. Yeah, go ahead.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Note
[Crosstalk]<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Go ahead.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
Mr. President, there's lots of reports coming into this meeting that you planned on firing fed Chair Jay Powell.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Is that right? Those are reports, but they're not true.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
So what would be useful to know, are you committed to picking someone from the outside or are you going to intervene -- interview --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
I have so many people that want that job. I have people that I've known a long time. They're calling me begging for the job. You know what you need there? A smart person with common sense, but you need a very smart person for that job. I think it's one of the easiest jobs in government. You show up once a month and you make a statement about where the economy is going.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And we're going to raise our lower interest rates.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
[Inaudible]<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
It's -- it's probably the easiest job I've ever seen. That's what I'm trying to figure why does he want to expand and add more people. He's going to add more economists to tell them what to do. But the economists -- I was right, all the economists were wrong. They admitted it.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Note
[Crosstalk]<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
Mr. President --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
They admitted it this morning, quiet. Quiet. Quiet. Go ahead.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
Mr. President -- Mr. President -- Mr. President, you mentioned fraud in an earlier answer. Are you saying you want to investigate the fed chair for fraud related to this recommendation?<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Well, I think he's already under investigation. He spent far more money than he was supposed to on rebuilding. I didn't see him as being the kind of guy that would, you know, want to have parks, rooftop parks and everything else on top of buildings, but who wants to spend that money for the fed? The fed is supposed to sit there and say where interest rates are going and a couple of other very easy things to do. And he spent $2.5 billion.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
I think he's -- you know, I think he's got some problems.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
Mr. President -- Mr. President --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Note
[Crosstalk]<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Yeah.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Question
Mr. President, thank you, sir. You also reported a surplus -- monthly surplus in the month --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
That's right, $25 billion.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
A ton of money, uh --<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Yeah.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Question
With these new tariff rates coming into effect on August 1st, we'll be bringing in even more tariff revenue, specifically. How much revenue do you think we can consistently bring in from these tariffs? And how big of a game changer is this not only for the economy but also for --<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Well, we're going to be bringing in -- already, we've brought in over $100 billion. We'll be bringing in hundreds of billions of dollars. And the tariffs really haven't kicked in that much other than automobiles and steel. Uh, August 1st is a big day. August 1st is one very substantial, money comes into our country.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Uh, we've made deals with a lot of great places, but we had one yesterday and that was announced. We have another one coming up maybe with India. I don't know yet. We're in negotiation. When I send out a letter, that's a deal. In other words, that's a deal. They don't want to ever say that. Oh, how many deals have you made?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And the best deal we can make is to send out a letter and the letter says that you'll pay 30 percent, 35 percent, 25 percent, 20 percent. In one case, 50 percent, Brazil. And because what they're doing to their former president is disgraceful. I know the former president. He fought like hell for the people of Brazil.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
That I can tell you. And I believe he's an honest man. I think what they're doing to him is terrible. So uh, yeah, we have some -- we have some pretty good deals to announce. But every time we send out a letter, that's a deal. The big one really is going to be on the 150 countries that we're really not negotiating with.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
And they're smaller. We don't do much business with them. Because you have a lot of countries. You have over 200 countries and a lot of people don't know this. But -- but we'll have a, you know, well over 150 countries that we're just going to send a notice of payment out. And the notice of payment is going to say what the tariff is. And we're -- it's all going to be the same for everyone for that group.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
They don't, you know, it's not -- they're not big countries and they don't do that much business. It's not like the ones that we've agreed with like China, like Japan, where we're negotiating with them. But I think probably we'll live by the letter with Japan. We're very close to a deal with India where they open it up. Indonesia yesterday was -- it wasn't an open country now it is. And they have tremendous copper.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
Quality copper and probably the most copper. And we made a deal with Indonesia, we pay no tariff, zero, and we have total access to trade. That's a phenomenal deal for our companies. And we've agreed with them, as you know, on 19 percent. They pay 19 percent. And it's a good deal for them. It's a good deal for us, so, in that case, but we have a number of them coming up. But overall, we're doing well and we're -- we're taking in a lot of money, a lot of money.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
We have the number one, you know, we have the most oil of any country in the world, even more than them, which is hard to beat, but we have a little larger piece of land, right?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
We do, sir. And let it be so.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
But we have -- we're number one in the world in oil. And we're drilling. And today it hit $64 a barrel, which is great. And that'll help stop wars. Actually, if you want to know the truth. It's going to help stop wars. And we hope to get it down a little bit more. But we have oil down to $2, $2.25, $2.50. And numerous states, we had one at $1.98 a gallon and that's a great thing.<end_of_turn>
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<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
That's one of the reasons that inflation is in check.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
Um-hum.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
When you can do that, you stop the inflation.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
Um-hum.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>Donald Trump
What Biden did is he ended -- our policies went to his policies. He doesn't have a policy. Some lunatic around the desk had a policy. Whoever operated the Autopen had a policy, which is by the way, I think the biggest scandal. That's the scandal they should be talking about, not Jeffrey Epstein. The scandal you should be talking about is the autopen.<end_of_turn>
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