1. “This absurd Russia-Ukraine conflict must end”
—US President Trump: Russia has unfortunately lost control of its diesel industry due to the conflict with Ukraine. Numerous Russian diesel refineries have been destroyed, at least temporarily halted. This absurd and endless conflict in Ukraine must end.
2. Value the free press, but “fake news” must be stopped immediately
—US President Trump: The White House is not attacking the free press; I value the free press. The White House is only fighting “fake news,” which is corrupt, deliberate, ubiquitous, completely coordinated, and utterly out of control. It poses a threat to our national security and must be stopped immediately!
3. Responding to media lawsuits and suing these media outlets
—US President Trump: As expected, fake news websites CNN, Politico, and MSNOW have filed lawsuits seeking access to the White House and to the President. We will, as always, appeal.
4. Negotiating a potash deal with Belarus—US President Trump: The United States is negotiating a potash deal with Belarus at a price far lower than what we are currently paying to Canada.
5. “Whoever wins in AI wins the war”
—US President Trump: Whoever wins in AI wins the war! I will not stifle the development of AI because of some concerns, because the impact of AI will surpass the Industrial Revolution, even surpass the internet itself.
6. Approval Rating Drops to a New Low—According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll: Trump's approval rating has dropped to 32%, the lowest level of his political career.
7. Meeting to Discuss Iran
—On the issue of Iran, Trump said: “We’ve done very well. We’ve said it before, they won’t have nuclear weapons. Let me put it this way—they’re in a bad situation right now, a very bad situation. In fact, I’m going to have a meeting about this today.”
8. Meeting with Gulf Allies—According to CNN, US President Trump’s Gulf allies will meet with him in New York on Tuesday, as Trump weighs whether to “destroy” the Iranian regime.
9. Final Announcement of South Korean Investment Plan in the US to be Made
—According to Yonhap News Agency, South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy told lawmakers on Tuesday that US President Trump will make a final announcement on bilateral investment plans, with funds able to be transferred within 45 days if Washington requests it.
10. Discusses Regional Situation with French President Macron
—French President Macron stated that he had a constructive dialogue with US President Trump regarding the Red Sea and Ukraine. The two discussed the situation in the Red Sea, the necessity of ensuring tanker passage, and ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
11. Proposed $5 Billion to Rebuild Middle Eastern Energy Infrastructure
—According to the Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration has proposed investing $5 billion in a new fund aimed at helping Middle Eastern countries rebuild energy infrastructure damaged in the war with Iran and reducing their dependence on the Strait of Hormuz for oil and gas transportation.
12. Considered Airstrikes Against Houthi Rebels
—According to Axios, reports indicated that Trump consulted with senior advisors over the weekend about the possibility of airstrikes against the Houthis. Another US official stated that Trump ultimately decided to postpone the action.
