1. Accuses Iran of fabricating lies to drive up oil prices
—Trump: Iran is doing everything it can to push up oil prices before the US midterm elections. They've even fabricated false attacks, mine-laying, and other incidents because more oil is currently being transported through the Strait of Hormuz than before the conflict. This is truly an evil regime, and I just hope the American people and the world realize how evil they are! Iran must not have nuclear weapons, and they never will!
2. Claims to have dealt a heavy blow to Iran—Trump: (Regarding Iran) We've dealt them a heavy blow, and we may go further.
3. Temporarily suspends tariffs on wind turbines, leaving room for negotiation within 180 days
—According to foreign media reports, Trump signed an executive order to temporarily suspend tariffs on wind turbines and their components on national security grounds, instead requiring the US Trade Representative and the Secretary of Commerce to consult with trading partners and submit a report within 180 days.
4. US Officials: Trump Called Musk to Demand Lifting Starlink Speed Limits on Ukraine
—According to the Wall Street Journal, citing US officials, Trump called Musk to demand the lifting of speed limits on the military version of Starlink service in Ukraine. Trump later stated: "(Regarding Starlink access to Ukraine) Ultimately, Musk has already lifted the restrictions. It's very interesting, but I won't disclose whether I spoke with Musk on the phone."
5. Denies Considering Dropping Support for Vance's Campaign
—When asked if he would drop his support for Vance's 2028 presidential campaign if the Republicans fail to retain their majority in Congress, Trump said: "Where did you get that idea? I've never thought about it, and it's too early to consider it now."
6. Invoking the Defense Production Act to Support US Oil Industry Expansion
—The White House announced on October 22 that Trump invoked the Defense Production Act, designating domestic oil exploration and production, pipeline transportation, storage, refining, and seaports as critical resources needed for national defense, and authorizing the federal government to promote the expansion of related capabilities through procurement, procurement commitments, funding support, and other financial measures. Trump stated that limited financing, long project cycles, approval and infrastructure bottlenecks, and supply chain constraints have made it difficult for American companies to meet relevant demands in a timely manner; therefore, he exempted some requirements of Section 303 of the Act to expedite capacity expansion.
7. Signed an executive order to lower US housing costs and some mortgage rates—Trump signed an executive order on Thursday aimed at reducing housing costs for American taxpayers intending to purchase single-family homes.
8. Claimed the New York Times' polls were fake—Trump: The New York Times has been caught red-handed! A company they used called Wedgewood Polls has admitted that all the poll data they released was fabricated and fake! This has been the situation I've faced from the beginning! Our strong lawsuit against them is becoming increasingly powerful. This declining New York Times, everything about it is "manufactured."
9. Believes he has the right to run for a third presidential term—Trump said on Thursday that although he acknowledges the Constitution seems to prohibit him from seeking re-election, he believes he has the "right to run for president again." At a midterm election campaign rally in Iowa, Trump, discussing his political standing, said, “I don’t know who your next president will be. As far as I know—though I’m not 100% sure—the law seems to prohibit me from running again. But they cheated us in the second election. I believe I have the right to run again because they cheated.”
10. Claiming Jobs and Manufacturing are Returning to America
—Trump: Bombardier of Canada will invest $270 million in Texas, Kansas, and Indiana. Today, businesses are coming to America, investing billions of dollars and creating unprecedented jobs. They know that under Trump’s leadership, America is the best place to invest! We are bringing jobs and manufacturing back to America, revitalizing the American Dream. America’s golden age has arrived!
