1. Reportedly in Communication with Netanyahu Regarding Further Attacks on Iran
—According to Israel's Channel 13 television, US President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu recently had "frequent and urgent communication regarding the possibility of another US-Israel military strike against Iran."
2. Suggests Change of President for Ukraine
—US President Trump stated that Ukrainian President Zelensky can do whatever he wants, but he cannot attack oil refineries; Zelensky should stop immediately. Trump also suggested they change leaders so they can reach an agreement; Ukraine needs a new president.
3. Will Assess Whether Recent Saudi Attacks Change Military Plans Against Iran
—A reporter asked US President Trump: "You previously stated that there would be no attack on Iran before the midterm elections. Has the recent attack on Saudi Arabia changed this decision?" Trump replied: "We will assess it."
4. Indicates Soon to Discuss Yemen with Saudi Crown Prince
—Trump: The attack on Saudi Arabia is terrible. Saudi Arabia has the ability to defend its country. We have contact with the Houthis, and we will see what happens, but what they have done is very bad. I haven't spoken with the Saudi Crown Prince yet, but I will. What's happening is unacceptable.
5. Indicates Possible Participation in Saudi-led Offensive Against Houthis
—A reporter asked US President Trump, "Have you decided whether to participate in the Saudi-led offensive against the Houthis?" Trump replied, "We may participate. We will assess the situation. We just learned about the recent attacks. We will make a decision. We are acting very quickly."
6. Considering Renaming the Strait of Hormuz, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean
—US President Trump: We are considering renaming the Strait of Hormuz as the "Trump Strait." I previously considered renaming it the Atlantic Ocean or the Pacific Ocean. We could call it the "Trump Ocean" or the "Ocean of the Americas." 7. Pledges Acceptance of Midterm Election Results but Emphasizes No Fraud
—A reporter asked President Trump, “Regardless of which party wins the midterm elections, do you promise to accept the results?” Trump replied, “What do you think? Of course I will accept them. But we don’t want fraud. We don’t want fraud. We don’t want fraud. Do you understand what I mean?”
8. Condemns Democrats and Fake News Media for Spreading Disinformation
—Trump: “Stupid Democrats, along with their criminal accomplices the fake news media, are trying to create a false narrative that Trump is so ‘unpopular’ that the Republican Party will lose the election. In fact, the opposite is true. I am so ‘popular’ that the Republican Party will definitely win the election.” 9. Disparaging a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate – According to The Washington Post: Trump, speaking at the White House, disparaged a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, stating, “Not one of the people I know has heard of her. Something’s wrong with Norway.”
10. Criticized by Former British Prime Minister for Lifting Sanctions on Russian Diesel
—Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson: The US lifting sanctions on Russian fuel now is disgusting, and blaming Ukraine for rising oil prices is clearly absurd. The rise in oil prices clearly began with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This approach won’t work, and I doubt it will have much impact on fuel prices.
11. Appointing a New White House Chief of Legislative Affairs – US President Trump announced on Saturday evening the appointment of Katie Bailey (a former Republican aide who worked in Congress) to head White House liaison and strategy with Congress. This office will oversee the nomination and confirmation process for cabinet positions, maintain relations with Congress, and advance White House legislative priorities.
12. Claiming Canada Has Never Given the US the Respect It Deserves
—Trump: Canada has never given us the respect it deserves. They think they deserve certain things. But they don't have that privilege. We don't need anything they have.
