Bloomberg Podcasts · Trump Says He's in 'No Hurry' to Reach Iran Deal

1. 1. Donald Trump stated he would speak with President Lee of Taiwan about a weapons package, claiming the Taiwan situation is well in hand after an "amazing meeting" with President Xi.
2. 2. Trump asserted that Prime Minister Netanyahu will comply with his wishes, praising him as a "great guy" who is unfairly treated in Israel, and also claimed 99% approval in Israel, suggesting he could run for Prime Minister there.
3. 3. Trump claimed that votes are "rigged," especially in California with mail-in ballots, making elections "very dishonest" and hard to win, citing disproportionate advantages for Democrats.
4. 4. Trump lauded the Coast Guard's bravery, recounting their actions during a Texas hurricane where they navigated "massive waves" 20 times higher than their boats to save people.
5. 5. Trump declared he is "in no hurry" to finalize a deal with Iran, ideally preferring "fewer casualties," and questioned the Iranian regime's commitment to its people amidst significant domestic anger.
6. 6. Trump contrasted his administration's low casualty count (13 people in Venezuela and Iran) with previous administrations' prolonged wars (Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Korea) that resulted in "hundreds of thousands" of military deaths.
7. 7. Regarding the economy, Trump highlighted $18 trillion in spending and a massive influx of car plants from Mexico, Canada, Germany, South Korea, and Japan moving to the U.S. to cater to the American market.
8. 8. Trump vowed to "seek out" and "get rid of" individuals in the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI who he believes are undermining his administration, asserting that "scum" exist in every agency.