1. Boasting that no one has contributed more to NATO than him
—Trump: No individual, or any president, has contributed more to NATO than President Donald J. Trump. If it weren't for me, there would be no NATO at all! It would have been consigned to the dustbin of history long ago.
2. Again blaming former President Biden for crime
—Trump: All the crime problems our country faces today are the work of "Sleepy Joe" (former President Biden) and the radical left-wing mob around the Oval Office decision-making table—including, of course, the illegal use of the Auto Pen! They all deserve to be in jail!
3. Believing the economic outlook is good and there will be no trade deficit—Trump: (Regarding economic pessimism) The economic outlook is good.
We failed to communicate our message. Perhaps my PR team was terrible. We will not have a trade deficit next year.
4. Warning that the process of refunding tariffs could be difficult – Trump said he is awaiting the Supreme Court's ruling on his tariff policy and warned that refunding tax revenue could be difficult if the court overturns the policy.
Trump stated that the U.S. has already recovered "hundreds of billions of dollars," adding that repaying that money would not be easy if the government loses the case.
5. Considering Machado's involvement in Venezuelan affairs "in some way"
—Trump said on Tuesday that he is considering allowing Venezuelan opposition leader Machado to play a role in Venezuela in some form, but did not disclose specific arrangements. Previously, after capturing Maduro, Trump questioned Machado's support and leadership in the country. Recently, Machado presented Trump with his Nobel Peace Prize medal.
6. Will soon begin cracking down on land-based drug smuggling
—Trump said on Tuesday that the government will "soon" begin cracking down on drugs entering the U.S. by land. He previously stated that U.S. military operations against suspected drug vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific have reduced the amount of drugs entering the U.S. by sea. However, he did not specify which countries these land-transported drugs originated from.
7. Trump says ICE officers "sometimes make mistakes," but overall enforcement remains necessary
—Trump said on Tuesday that federal immigration enforcement officers sometimes make mistakes, but he still strongly defended his immigration crackdown that has sparked tensions in cities across the country.
8. Trump jokingly says he originally wanted to rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Trump Bay"
—Trump: We took over the Gulf of Mexico, and now it's the American Gulf. We have 92% of the coastline. This has always bothered me… I originally wanted to call it "Trump Bay." I'm kidding. But it does sound like a good name.
9. Trump compares himself to Warren Buffett through others' words
—At a White House press conference, Trump showed reporters his "achievement book," a promotional document listing "365 victories" in his first year back in the White House. Trump particularly emphasized market performance, saying, "The stock market has hit 52 all-time highs in the last 12 months." He also mentioned, "My wife thinks I'm a financial genius like Warren Buffett. She used to criticize me for not knowing how to manage money, but now she loves me more." 10. Seeking a “Decisive” Military Option Against Iran
—According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. officials said that despite withdrawing plans to strike Iran last week, Trump is still asking his aides for so-called “decisive” military options. This wording prompted Pentagon and White House staff to refine a range of options for Trump to choose from, some of which aim to bring down the current Iranian regime.
11. Sharing Post Claiming the Threat Doesn't Come from Russia and China—Trump shared a post on his social media platform, Real Social, claiming that the real threat doesn't come from Russia and China.
12. Pushing for Restrictions on Large Institutional Home Purchases—On Tuesday, Trump signed an executive order to advance his efforts to ban large institutional investors from buying single-family homes.
13. Believing He Should Have Received the Nobel Peace Prize
—U.S. President Trump: I should have received the Nobel Peace Prize; Norway controls the Nobel Prize selection, it's a joke. I should have received the Nobel Prize for preventing every war, but I won't say that. I saved millions of lives. The UN failed to help me end any wars.
14. Trump believes the UN should continue to exist, but a "Peace Commission" may replace it.
—At a White House press conference, Trump stated that the UN should continue to exist, but the so-called "Peace Commission" he just announced might replace it. When asked by reporters whether the "Peace Commission" would replace the UN, Trump said "maybe." He also expressed hope that the UN could do more.
15. Considering reclaiming the Panama Canal, will not attend the G7 meeting.
—Trump: We have scheduled many meetings about Greenland; I will not go to Paris for the G7 meeting; we will find a way that satisfies NATO and us. "Reclaiming" the Panama Canal is under consideration.
16. Ukraine aid plan stalled due to EU-US differences.
—Due to European opposition to Trump's acquisition of Greenland and his proposed "Peace Commission" initiative, the $800 billion "Prosperity Plan," originally scheduled to be announced this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos by Ukraine, Europe, and the United States, has been postponed.
