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President Trump declines to predict the Super Bowl winner between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, but praises both teams and their quarterbacks. He expresses strong disapproval of Bill Belichick's snub from the first ballot of the Hall of Fame, highlighting Belichick's numerous Super Bowl wins and suggesting it was "very inappropriate."
President Trump discusses the rising and falling prices of goods like gas, eggs, beef, and coffee. He claims that prices are coming down and attributes this to his administration's policies, stating that affordability is no longer a Democratic talking point. He asserts that he inherited an economic "mess" from President Biden and that the US economy is now thriving with an 5.6% GDP, which he believes would be 7% without the 'Democrat Shutdown.' He mentions trillions of dollars in investments flowing into the country.
Trump addresses the Minneapolis incidents involving ICE, stating that while the incidents were sad, Ice officers are tough due to dealing with hardened criminals. He claims that crime is down in Washington D.C., New Orleans (71%), Memphis (80%), and Chicago (25%) due to his administration's efforts, including the removal of thousands of criminals. He emphasizes that the US has the lowest crime rate in 125 years. He describes a shift in immigration policy where ICE will respond to invitations from cities rather than intervening without local request and announces upcoming deployments to five additional cities, which he will disclose soon.
President Trump advocates for secure elections with voter ID, arguing that Democrats oppose it to facilitate cheating. He singles out Detroit, Philadelphia, and Atlanta as areas with "extremely corrupt elections." He states he will trust the midterm results if elections are honest. Regarding the FBI raid in Fulton County, he suggests the FBI was looking for ballots and believes it will expose widespread cheating.
Trump discusses his lawsuit against the IRS for leaking his tax documents, stating that any money won will go to charity. He also references a lawsuit concerning the Mar-a-Lago search, stating it was illegal. He indicates he would likely endorse candidates in the 2028 presidential primary, suggesting a potential ticket of JD Vance as Vice President and Marco Rubio as Secretary of State would be formidable. He praises both for their intelligence and capabilities.
Trump discusses the significance of AI, predicting it will be bigger than the internet and praising the US lead over China in this area. He highlights projects aimed at cementing his legacy, including a new ballroom, the Garden of Heroes, and a triumphal arch designed to surpass Paris's Arc de Triomphe. He describes new ballrooms with drone-proof ceilings and bulletproof windows as symbols of strength and security, and mentions surviving two assassination attempts. He asserts his physical and mental fitness at nearly 80, having aced multiple cognitive tests and stating he'll know when his age impacts his ability to perform.
President Trump addresses questions about the Department of Justice, noting that he was impeached twice and indicted numerous times. He dismisses suggestions that the DOJ should pursue his political enemies but implies that the actions taken against him were politically motivated. He recounts a recent press conference where he defended Bill Clinton against a potential subpoena, expressing his continued liking for the former president and recalling Clinton's warnings against running for president.