Squawk Pod: President Trump: We’re going to end up with a great deal - 04/21/26 | Audio Only
Speakers
Donald Trump
— President of the United States
Summary
This episode of SquawkPod features an extended interview with President Donald Trump discussing Iran negotiations, their impact on markets, his Fed chair pick, and views on various companies. Other segments cover Apple's CEO transition and a preview of Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation hearing. President Trump shares his perspectives on airline consolidation, defense contractors, and AI companies like Anthropic.
- President Trump discusses ongoing negotiations with Iran and claims military success.
- Trump comments on the stock market's resilience and oil prices amid the conflict.
- He expresses desire for lower interest rates and support for his Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh.
- Trump opposes a merger between United and American Airlines but favors a buyout of Spirit Airlines.
- He highlights defense companies like Raytheon and Lockheed Martin building new plants due to policy changes.
- The video includes reports on Apple's CEO transition from Tim Cook to John Ternus.
- Steve Liesman previews Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation hearing and potential challenges.
- Trump talks about Anthropic and tariff issues with companies like Apple and Amazon.
Trade Ideas
Wants Fed to cut interest rates.
President Trump expresses his desire for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates and would be disappointed if his nominee Kevin Warsh does not do so, believing lower rates are beneficial for the economy.
Market resilient despite Iran war.
President Trump states that the U.S. stock market has remained strong and is reaching new highs despite the conflict with Iran, indicating resilience and confidence in the economy.
Opposes United and American Airlines merger.
President Trump opposes a potential merger between United Airlines and American Airlines, arguing that both airlines are doing fine separately and mergers reduce competition.
Wants someone to buy Spirit Airlines.
President Trump would like to see Spirit Airlines bought by another company, as it is in trouble, and a buyout could save jobs and stabilize the airline.
Defense companies building new plants for growth.
President Trump has implemented policies that prevent defense companies from stock buybacks, leading them to build new plants, which he believes will increase capacity and growth for companies like Raytheon and Lockheed Martin.
