28.04.2025 23:51
U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized that he is more confident in the work he has done during his second term compared to his first, stating, "In my first term, I had two things to do: run the country and survive. In my second term, I am managing both the country and the world." Trump also added that he is "really enjoying" the work he is doing.
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US President Donald Trump commented on many issues ranging from domestic to foreign policy in an interview with The Atlantic magazine.
COMPARED HIS FIRST AND SECOND TERMS
In the interview with the magazine edited by Jeffrey Goldberg, who was mentioned in the "scandal" regarding the sharing of attack plans for Yemen via the Signal app, Trump compared his first term as president with his second term.
"I AM MANAGING BOTH THE COUNTRY AND THE WORLD"
Trump explained that he had to deal with more domestic issues during the 2016-2020 period, stating, "In my first term, I had two things to do; manage the country and stay alive. During that time, I was dealing with dishonest people. In my second term, I am managing both the country and the world." He expressed that he "enjoys his work a lot," conveying the message that he is more confident in his decisions and steps during his second presidential term throughout the interview.
DISCUSSIONS ON A THIRD TERM
When asked about his views on the idea of a third presidential term, the US President said he is not seeking such a thing but is open to alternative approaches. Trump stated, "That would be a big break, wouldn't it? Maybe I'm just trying to change that. It's not something I want to do, and I think it would be very difficult to do."
RUSSIA-UKRAINE DISCUSSIONS
On the other hand, Trump stated that he trusts President Vladimir Putin in the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine and believes an agreement will be reached. Trump remarked that Putin would be "good" during the Ukraine peace negotiations, saying, "I am trying to save many lives. You know, Ukraine and Russia - these are not our lives, but this situation could lead to World War III."
DISCUSSION ON THE SHARING OF YEMEN WAR PLANS
Additionally, Trump commented on the incident where The Atlantic's editor Goldberg was "accidentally" added to a Signal chat group where Yemen war plans were shared. Trump expressed that he trusts both Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz on this matter, stating, "I had a conversation with him (Hegseth), a positive conversation. I think he will recover." The US President noted that Waltz has faced significant criticism in the media regarding this issue, saying, "Waltz is in good shape."
EMPHASIS ON BORDER SECURITY
Criticizing the previous Joe Biden administration regarding border security and the entry of irregular migrants into the country, Trump explained that they took "very successful" steps regarding border security during his presidency.
CLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH AMERICAN BILLIONAIRES
When asked about how he established a close relationship with many American billionaires during this period, the US President replied, "It's just a higher level of respect. I don't know. Maybe they didn't know me at first, but now they do."
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