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Donald Trump engages in a lengthy, wide-ranging conversation touching on his past, his presidency, the current political landscape, and his future aspirations.
He begins by reminiscing about his past appearances on "The View," emphasizing the initially positive reception he received before his presidential run gained traction. He attributes the shift in media sentiment to a coordinated effort aimed at undermining his political rise.
Trump reflects on his decision to run for president, recalling the initial skepticism and attempts by NBC executives to dissuade him from abandoning "The Apprentice." He shares how a surprising poll result sparked his serious consideration of a presidential bid. He contrasts his experience with traditional politicians, emphasizing his outsider status and lack of prior political involvement. He describes the surreal experience of entering the White House for the first time, particularly his visit to the Lincoln bedroom.
He discusses the challenges of staffing his administration, acknowledging that in hindsight, he made some poor personnel choices. He cites former Chief of Staff John Kelly and National Security Advisor John Bolton as examples of appointees he regretted.
Trump defends his economic policies, attributing the booming economy prior to the COVID-19 pandemic to his tax cuts and deregulation efforts. He claims that despite increasing the deficit, his policies would have led to debt reduction if not for the pandemic. He also mentions tariffs as the most powerful tool in the dictionary that would allow the country to become rich.
He defends the use of tariffs, arguing that they can be a potent tool for protecting American industry and generating revenue, citing tariffs as a way to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.
Trump expresses skepticism toward nuclear power and argues against windmills, citing their environmental impact and aesthetic drawbacks. He offers that it's best to protect the environment, make a lake out of it, and put it back.
Trump delves into foreign policy, asserting that Russia would not have invaded Ukraine and China wouldn't have threatened Taiwan if he were still in office. He criticizes the Biden administration's handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan, particularly the decision to abandon Bagram Air Base.
He addresses concerns about election integrity, reiterating his claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election. He highlights the Hunter Biden laptop story, the role of intelligence officials and social media platforms in suppressing it, and various alleged irregularities with mail-in ballots. He talks about some books on the topic and says the evidence has never been brought to the court system because they would say judges don't have standing.
He mentions the situation in Springfield, Ohio, and the influx of migrants in cities all across the country.
On the topic of who he could have helping him and what he is doing to make the country better, Trump shares that he is teaming up with RFK Jr. to make America healthy again. They will focus on the health of the nation by getting rid of all the chemicals that are sprayed on food that are illegal in other countries, and that more than 70 percent of young men are ineligible for the military because of their health.
He also touches on several other topics: He shares an interesting fact that the center of California was a giant lake. He touches on nuclear weapons are what he sees as the biggest threat, more than global warming.
Trump concludes by expressing his optimism about the upcoming election, criticizing Kamala Harris's intelligence and performance, and promoting his platform.