Title: Former President Trump Talks Immigration, Economy, and Foreign Payments in Live Interview
Former President Donald Trump sat down for a live interview in Des Moines, discussing a range of topics with a small business owner and addressing questions from the audience. In his usual confident and assertive style, Trump touched upon immigration, sanctuary cities, economic policies, and foreign payments.
When asked about his previous statement that he could resolve the border situation within 24 hours, Trump emphasized the urgency of dealing with the millions of people who had entered the country illegally. He expressed concerns over the sustainability of accommodating such a large number of individuals and highlighted instances where regular students were displaced by migrants in New York City.
Regarding sanctuary cities, Trump argued that they would be ended because they were not sustainable, as exemplified by New York City's hostile administration under Mayor de Blasio. Trump pointed out that many immigrants come from jails, prisons, mental institutions, and even included terrorists among them. He also mentioned the success of his travel ban, which contributed to the decline in terrorist attacks during his presidency.
When asked about retribution and grievances in a potential second term, Trump claimed that he would not have time for such matters. Instead, he emphasized his commitment to making the country successful once again, highlighting policies that took in billions of dollars in tariffs and taxes from China, effectively weakening their economy. Trump raised concerns about his opponent, Joe Biden, who he claimed had received money from foreign entities, including China and Russia.
Regarding allegations of foreign payments, Trump defended his ownership of hotels, stating that he did not accept free money from foreign governments. He argued that renting hotel rooms and providing services generated revenue, rather than being a violation of the Constitution. Trump mentioned that he had put his assets in trust but had not divested from his businesses like other presidents, asserting that his arrangements were lawful.
Throughout the interview, Trump remained steadfast in his belief that his policies had brought success to the nation and that a second term would focus on achieving further achievements rather than seeking retribution.
The live interview provided a glimpse into Trump's perspectives on critical issues such as immigration, the economy, and alleged foreign payments, showcasing his trademark confident and direct style.
