1. Trump Praises Jensen Huang, Says Only Tim Cook Can Succeed Him
—Trump praised Jensen Huang's outstanding performance, calling the Nvidia he built amazing. Trump also stated that only Apple CEO Tim Cook could succeed Huang, calling it "legend succeeding legend." According to US media reports, Trump called Huang on Tuesday, urging him to continue his efforts to remain as Nvidia CEO.
2. Says the US Doesn't Need a Deal with Iran Now—Trump stated that the US doesn't need a deal with Iran now, that the era of a deal is over, and claimed that the US controls hundreds of billions of dollars of Iranian funds and the Straits of Hormuz.
3. Says He Delayed Action Against Iran at the Request of Middle Eastern Allies
—Trump stated that Saudi Arabia requested the US to temporarily maintain the current situation, and Qatar, the UAE, and Bahrain also favored a "wait-and-see" strategy. Trump said he slowed down action at the request of these countries, but was unsure whether he agreed with this approach.
4. Reportedly, Trump and Netanyahu had a heated argument.
According to Israeli sources, Trump and caretaker Prime Minister Netanyahu had a heated disagreement over a phone call last weekend regarding whether to resume military action against Iran. However, Israel called the reports "fake news."
5. Hopes to resolve Cuba issue before leaving office, does not rule out the use of force.
Trump stated that he hopes to resolve the Cuban issue before leaving office and said the US government is closely monitoring the situation. When asked if he would consider using military force, Trump replied, "Of course I would."
6. Strong support for Commerce Secretary Lutnick.
According to foreign media reports, senior White House officials are discussing whether to ask Commerce Secretary Lutnick to resign. However, White House officials stated that Trump still has full confidence in Lutnick and his abilities.
7. Several senior government officials may face Democratic investigations and impeachment.
According to US media reports, senior congressional Democrats confirmed that after Trump officially takes control of Congress in January, several senior Trump administration officials, including Secretary of State Rubio, may become targets of investigations and impeachment. 8. Urges Senate to Quickly Pass Defense Funding Package – According to The Hill, Trump again called on the Senate to quickly pass a $350 billion military funding package to strengthen the U.S. military and expand its defense industrial base.
9. Urges Republican Senators to End Boundless Debate – Trump demanded that the Republican-controlled Senate end the lengthy debate process and quickly pass the Save America Act, which requires voters to show identification and proof of citizenship.
10. Criticizes Widespread Corruption in Democratic-Governed States – Trump tweeted that if Democrats want to eradicate corruption, they should first investigate states governed by Democrats, accusing these states of large-scale misappropriation of funds.
11. Threatens to Double Tariffs on Mexico
Trump demanded that Mexico take immediate action on immigration, or he would double tariffs on Mexico. Mexican President Sinbaum responded that no migrant caravans have reached the U.S. border since Trump took office.
12. AI Task Force Meets to Discuss Cyberattack – A Trump administration spokesperson stated that Trump's AI task force met on Thursday to discuss the previous AI-driven cyberattack.
13. Trump Claims to be the Only US President Without a Salary – Trump posted a statement saying he didn't receive a presidential salary during his first term, admitting he might be naive, and claiming to be the only US president who doesn't receive a presidential salary.
14. Demands Japan Increase Troop Costs
—Multiple sources revealed that the Trump administration is demanding Japan increase its share of the costs for US troops stationed in Japan to over 3 trillion yen annually for the next five years, starting in fiscal year 2027, roughly three times the current level.
15. Kalshi Cuts Ties with Trump's Son
—According to media reports, after the Democrats won the midterm elections and pledged to investigate the Trump family's ties to the US business community, prediction market platform Kalshi announced the termination of its partnership with Donald Trump Jr.
