1. Denies instructing Bessant to intervene in the bond market – Trump stated that the $40 trillion national debt problem has existed for 35 years, and the solution is economic growth; he denied instructing Bessant to intervene in the bond market, jokingly adding that "the ultimate intervention is the military."
2. Says shift to "economic warfare" against Iran does not mean limited military options – Trump stated that the US has "complete control" over the Strait of Hormuz region, indicating that Iran wants an agreement but is not yet ready, and the US is monitoring the situation, adding that military options are "unlimited."
3. Thanks the US Supreme Court for approving the construction of the banquet hall – Trump: He thanked the US Supreme Court for its ruling that the military/banquet hall complex being built in the White House is crucial to national security, and that the project, currently under budget and ahead of schedule, will be "the greatest project of its kind."
4. Clearly states that the US does not support Israel's annexation of the West Bank – According to Axios: A US State Department spokesperson responded to the E1 area construction plan, stating that, as President Trump has clearly stated, the US does not support Israel's annexation of the West Bank. Stability in the West Bank contributes to Israel's security and aligns with the US government's goal of promoting peace in the region.
5. Strong Support for AI Data Centers
—According to Fox News, US President Trump stated earlier that any governor or local government official should welcome the construction of artificial intelligence data centers. Trump said, "This will create a lot of construction jobs. We are building the largest factory in the world."
6. Medal of Honor to be Awarded to Astronauts Next Week—NASA announced that Trump will award the Medal of Honor to the Artemis astronauts on Friday, August 28th.
7. Call with Brazilian President Lula—Brazilian President Lula called Trump, urging the resumption of US-Brazil tariff negotiations and calling the US accusations of "unfair trade" against Brazil "baseless." Trump proposed a meeting between officials from both sides as soon as possible.
8. Agreement Reached for Duty-Free Import of 300,000 Tons of Beef
—Trump: Over the next 90 days, the US will allow the import of up to 300,000 tons of products used in the production of ground beef without paying out-of-quota tariffs. He has pledged that this beef will be sold at a price 25% lower than the current market price.
9. Critical Metals CEO Tony Sage stated that the company's Tanbreez project in Greenland is progressing as planned and is expected to begin producing rare earth elements within three years, according to foreign media reports. This is closely related to Trump's push for the US to acquire key mineral resources, including rare earth elements, and his threats to acquire Greenland.
10. Proposed $725 Million Payment to the UN
A US Congressional notification indicates that the Trump administration has initiated the process of transferring $725 million to the United Nations. Aid experts say this move is a positive step towards repaying billions of dollars in outstanding US dues to the UN.
11. Claims Impeachment if Midterm Elections Lost
US President Trump stated at a campaign rally in South Carolina on the 21st that he will be impeached if the Republican Party loses the midterm elections.
12. Reaffirming the Strait of Hormuz as US Territory
—During a speech in South Carolina, US President Trump reiterated the need to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Furthermore, Trump stated that Iran is very eager for a deal. He said, "We don't even know if we really want a deal because, in my view, the Strait of Hormuz is now US territory, it is US territory."
13. Criticizing Iran for Having No One Want to Be President
—According to foreign media reports, Trump stated that Iran's leaders have been eliminated, the second tier of leaders has been eliminated, and some of the third tier of leaders have also been eliminated. In fact, this has become a major problem, because it's impossible to know who to deal with. This is the only country in the world where no one wants to be president.
