1. Claims Iran is "begging" for a deal, emphasizes Trump's lack of urgency
—Trump: We have completely destroyed Iran's navy and air force, the vast majority of its missiles and launchers, up to 90%. It's Iran begging for a deal, not me. I'm not necessarily willing to reach a deal with Iran. If Iran reaches the right agreement, the Strait will reopen. "I'm not in a hurry" to reach a deal; we have more targets to strike.
2. Believes stock market and oil price volatility is not as severe as expected—Trump: (Regarding the US stock market) I thought it would fall much more. Oil price volatility and the stock market decline are not as "serious." Energy prices will fall, possibly even lower.
3. Reiterates criticism of Powell as "terrible," jokingly suggests future Fed chairman will work in the White House
—Trump stated that Powell is truly "terrible." We have a very good new candidate to take over the Fed. He also joked that the future Fed chairman (Wash) might work in the White House.
4. Claims Iran Apologized and Released 10 Oil Tankers
—Trump: (When asked what the gift from Iran was) Iran initially said it would release eight oil tankers flying the Pakistani flag. Later, Iran apologized to us for something and released two more ships, so Iran ultimately released 10. Controlling Iranian oil is an option.
5. Avoids Ground-Based Uranium Seizure Plan, Jokingly Says "Action at 3 PM Tomorrow"
—During a cabinet meeting, when asked if he would "go into Iran to seize uranium," Trump refused to answer, then joked, "We'll act at 3 PM tomorrow."
6. Will Sign Order to Pay Transportation Security Administration Personnel—US President Trump: I will sign an order directing Homeland Security Secretary Mark Wayne Marin to immediately pay the salaries of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel.
7. Announces 10-Day Delay in Military Strike Against Iran
—Trump: At the request of the Iranian government, the strike on Iranian energy facilities has been postponed by 10 days to April 6. Iran requested seven more days, and I gave them ten. Negotiations are progressing very smoothly. However, media quoted Iranian officials as saying, "No requests have been made regarding a potential US attack."
8. Signature to Appear on $100 Banknotes
—The US Treasury Department announced that to commemorate the 250th anniversary of US independence, President Trump's signature will be added to US banknotes, a first for a sitting president. The Treasury Department stated that the first batch of $100 banknotes bearing the signatures of Trump and Treasury Secretary Bessant will begin printing in June, with other denominations to follow.
9. Considering Sending an Additional 10,000 Ground Troops to the Middle East
—According to informed officials at the US Department of Defense, the Pentagon is considering sending up to 10,000 additional ground troops to the Middle East to provide Trump with more military options as he weighs the pros and cons of negotiations with Iran. This force, which may include infantry and armored vehicles, will join the approximately 5,000 Marines and thousands of paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division already deployed to the region.
10. The White House posted cryptic messages for two consecutive days—following yesterday's release of two cryptic videos on social media, the White House today released three images that appear to be in Trump's pixelated style, without any accompanying text.
