From: officialflagrant
During an interview, Donald Trump discussed various aspects of his past presidency, family life, current political climate, and future ambitions. He touched on his approach to raising children, his dealings with foreign leaders, his views on national security and social issues, and his broader vision for the United States.
Family Life and Parenting
Donald Trump shared insights into raising his children, noting that he has five “really wonderful children” who are “very different” [02:09:00]. A common rule he instilled was “no drugs, no alcohol, no cigarettes” [02:22:00]. He recounted a humorous story about Don Jr. hosting 200 people at Trump Tower for July 4th, despite being told to invite only five friends [02:57:00]. Trump revealed that he never brought up the incident to Don Jr. again, leading Don Jr. to question if it even happened [03:15:00]. However, Donald Trump confirmed it “absolutely happened” [03:28:00].
He acknowledged that Don Jr. was “dragged” into politics due to his father’s presence and endured significant scrutiny during the “Russia Russia Russia” situation, which Trump called a “hoax” [03:54:00]. This experience, he noted, made Don Jr. “tougher” [04:33:00]. Ivanka Trump was also praised for her dedication to job creation, having helped hire “like 10 million people” by working with major companies like Walmart and Exxon [05:04:00]. Trump attributes his children’s ambition to his support for their success, contrasting it with some wealthy families where parents might be competitive with their offspring [05:51:00].
Reflections on Presidency and International Relations
Donald Trump expressed immense pride in his children, stating, “I’ve got great kids” [07:07:00]. He recalled his father’s pride in his own accomplishments and how his father wanted him to be even more successful [06:05:00].
Trade and Economic Policy
Donald Trump stated that he took over a country that was “ripped off by every nation in the world,” including allies [00:34:44]. He proudly mentioned renegotiating “dumbest trade deals,” specifically citing Japan and South Korea [00:34:01]. He detailed confronting former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe about the one-sided trade deal, where Japan sent millions of cars to the US but the US sent almost nothing in return [00:34:46]. He also criticized the European Union for its “ruthless” trading practices, noting the absence of American cars like Chevrolets in cities like Berlin, while the US imported millions of European cars [00:35:06].
Donald Trump emphasized his success in imposing tariffs on China, bringing in “hundreds of billions of dollars” and making an “unbelievable trade deal” that required China to buy $50 billion worth of American products annually [00:31:37].
Peace Efforts and Nuclear Disarmament
Trump claimed that during his presidency, “we had no wars in the whole world because of me” [01:19:18]. He asserted that Russia would “never have attacked Ukraine” if he were president, citing his good relationship with Putin [01:14:00]. He also mentioned ending the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which he believed was financially supporting Russia while the US defended Europe [00:47:23].
On nuclear threats, Trump expressed concern about the increasing number of countries with nuclear capabilities and revealed that his administration was close to a deal with Russia and China to get rid of nuclear weapons [00:39:01]. He recalled his uncle, Dr. John Trump, an MIT professor, warning him about the danger of a small briefcase being able to “blow up the entire city” of New York [00:40:12].
He highlighted the Abraham Accords as a significant diplomatic achievement in the Middle East, attributing it to his administration’s efforts [01:27:21].
Political Style and Media Perception
Donald Trump described his communication style as “the weave,” where he can digress from a topic and then “come back to exactly where I started” [02:34:00]. He asserted that this is often misinterpreted as rambling by “bad people” or “fake news” [02:31:00].
He also addressed his use of nicknames, such as “Tampon Tim” and “Comrade Kamala,” acknowledging that some are difficult to say [01:04:20].
Trump claimed that mainstream media outlets, which he refers to as “fake news,” deliberately misrepresent his statements, such as his comments on Charlottesville or “peacefully and patriotically” marching on January 6th [01:13:00]. He mentioned suing the Pulitzer Prize committee for awarding prizes to The New York Times and The Washington Post for their coverage of the “Russia Russia Russia hoax” [00:55:57].
Personal Risk and Assassination Attempt
Donald Trump discussed the assassination attempt he faced, where he was “shot in the ear” [01:26:00]. He described the moment of being shot as having “total realization” rather than a “surreal experience” [01:04:00]. He returned to the rally location, opening his speech with “As I was saying” [01:12:25]. He expressed that he is “not scared” despite the danger, adopting an “it is what it is” attitude [01:10:00].
He noted that the shooting was “relatively not so bad compared to what could have happened,” feeling “very lucky” [01:03:00]. He cited doctors who told him he was “the luckiest man I’ve ever met” [01:38:00]. He speculated that Iran might be responsible for the assassination attempt, given their “open threat” against him [00:30:19]. He also raised concerns that cell phones from the shooters were not opened, unlike those of January 6th defendants [00:20:33].
Social Issues and Future Aspirations
Immigration and Border Security
Donald Trump expressed strong views on immigration, stating that “nobody can be happy with 21 million people openly walking into a place we don’t know” in the last three and a half years [00:51:00]. He claimed that 13,000 of these individuals were “murderers” released from prisons in countries like Venezuela, who then came to the US and engaged in criminal activities [00:51:20]. He believes that “only a person that hates our country” would desire open borders [00:51:56].
Abortion and IVF
Regarding abortion, Trump stated that reversing Roe v Wade was about “getting it back to the States” [01:07:31]. He believes in exceptions for “life of the mother, rape, and incest” [01:08:13]. He described his swift support for IVF after an Alabama judge’s ruling threatened to shut down clinics, stating, “I came out strongly in favor on behalf of the Republican party” [01:09:07].
Legacy and Future Vision
Donald Trump stated that he would like his legacy to be “the same as the term MAGA: Make America Great Again” [01:18:08]. He views the country as “a nation in decline” [01:42:00], citing political dissension, economic issues, and international conflicts as evidence. He also expressed a desire to keep the dollar as the monetary base and bring countries back onto it [01:20:21].
When asked if he would be more mindful of his words if elected, Donald Trump affirmed, “I will, and I’m going to think of you every time” [01:53:00]. He reiterated that the upcoming election is “the most important election in the history of our country” [01:22:25].