1. Artificial intelligence will not cause human extinction – US President Trump: I am not worried that artificial intelligence will lead to human extinction.
2. Great chance of winning the midterm elections – Trump said he believes the Republican Party has a great chance of winning the US midterm elections.
3. The war with Iran will not last until the end of my term – US President Trump: The war with Iran will not last until the end of my term.
4. Reiterates the “Trump Strait” – US President Trump: We control the Strait of Hormuz, which I call the “Trump Strait.”
5. Reiterates taking over Venezuelan oil – US President Trump: We took over Venezuelan oil – 65 billion barrels of oil.
6. No regrets about going to war with Iran – Trump said he “doesn’t agree with the word ‘regret’,” adding, “If I could do it all over again, I would do it exactly the same way.”
7. Urged by Saudi Arabia to strike the Houthis – Two US officials said Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called Trump twice on Thursday, urging him to launch an attack on the Houthi rebels. 8. Avoid Opening New Fronts – US military and civilian officials have made it clear to Saudi Arabia that Trump's directive is to "focus US military efforts on dealing with Iran and 'defending' the Strait of Hormuz, avoiding opening new military fronts."
9. Denies US Warplane Damage in Iranian Attack in Jordan
—Trump denied reports on the 10th that US warplanes at Jordanian bases were damaged in an Iranian attack. Trump said reports of damage to US warplanes in the latest Iranian attack were "completely untrue."
10. "Election Bonus" Requires No Congressional Approval
—Trump previously proposed a $5,000 "Trump bonus" to every US citizen if the Republicans retain control of the House and Senate after the midterm elections. When asked by reporters whether this money required congressional approval, Trump stated: "We don't think so."
