Iran War Update: Trump Says There's No Need to Use Nuclear Weapons (Full Q&A from White House)
Speakers
Donald Trump
— President of the United States
Summary
President Trump discusses the Iran conflict, claiming U.S. military decimation and control of the Strait of Hormuz. He highlights record U.S. oil production and a resilient stock market, while criticizing the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy and building renovation costs.
- Trump claims U.S. has decimated Iran's military and hit 75% of targets.
- He says the U.S. controls the Strait of Hormuz and kept it closed to prevent Iran from earning $500M/day.
- Trump notes record U.S. oil and gas production, with global ships coming to buy.
- He expresses surprise that the stock market hit all-time highs despite his prediction of a 20-25% drop.
- He criticizes the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy and the renovation cost of its building.
- He denies needing nuclear weapons against Iran, citing conventional success.
- He addresses the ousting of Navy Secretary James Phelan over shipbuilding conflicts.
- He comments on gas prices, saying they will be higher for a 'little while.'
Trade Ideas
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