“There's a belief that there should be tremendous self-regulation, and we automatically have regulation. … But the self-regulation is very important. … I think I'm seeing tremendous self-policing. And they understand that they have to self-police. … I will never stifle the growth of a technology that will be bigger than the industrial revolution. We can't stifle it, and we're leading by a lot. [Asked whether the accord is binding:] I think it's morally binding.
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“I'm surprised that they released them, I wouldn't have done that. … We know everything about [the suspects]. We would not have released them. I would not have released them. [Asked whether the suspects were connected to Iran:] Might be.
“This is untrue. I offered them NOTHING! Axios' story, like most others, is a HOAX, used only for purposes of satisfying their Trump Derangement Syndrome. They should withdraw this fake story, IMMEDIATELY! [Trump, responding to an Axios report that he had offered Iran sanctions relief and the release of frozen funds in exchange for nuclear concessions.]
“Soon after my inauguration, I imposed powerful 50% tariffs on all foreign steel, and now our steel industry is roaring back to life. … Everyone is building their plants here because they don't want to pay tariffs.
“The Supreme Court of the United States will just not let Missouri have an Election Victory. They continuously, three times now, overrule Judges who came to the correct decisions. Thank you to the Governor, and all of the Great People of Missouri, who are fighting so hard for Fairness and Election Security. Such tremendous Spirit and Love of our Country. I won Missouri BIG, all three times, and I couldn't be more proud of doing so. A great place — I love you all!
“The arrest in the U.K. was fantastic. Working with Britain, it was an amazing job. We had them under investigation. They were looking to do big damage to our fort. And working with the British worked out great. We had them under view for a long time, and we got them.
“[Trump, boarding Marine One, on Iran's seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz:] I rejected their deal. They want to make a deal where they open the strait immediately because they're losing so badly. … What they wanted is to immediately open the Hormuz Strait. You know why? Because they're dying. … They outsmarted themselves. They said, 'Let's close it and cause a problem for the world.' … [W]e put up the greatest blockade ever in military history.
“Why should perpetrators of FAKE NEWS, like CNN and MSDNC, be allowed access to a very sacred place, the White House? … Despite my big Election Win, almost 100% of 'TRUMP' coverage is negative, and has been for years! … FAKE NEWS SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE WHITE HOUSE!!! IT HAS GONE ON FAR TOO LONG, AT A TREMENDOUS COST TO OUR COUNTRY
“The meeting was one of Friendship, Strength, and Success, for both China and the U.S.A. We will be meeting again in November, in China, and then at the G20 in December, in Miami, Florida.
“Scott Bessent will not be going to be Super Intelligence (SI) Czar. Number One, he doesn't want to. Number Two, he's doing such a great job at Treasury, and that's where I want to keep him!
“A big day with President Xi of China. Super Intelligence (SI) will be a big topic of discussion, but I want to leave it exactly where it is. That is China's position also. Our guardrail is the DOJ!
“CNN and MSDNC, to show you how fake they are, today refused to cover one of the Biggest and Most Beautiful Events to take place in many years, the arrival at the White House of the Highly Respected President of China, Xi Jinping, and his beautiful wife, Madam Peng. The event was magnificent — Actually made for Television but, because they're Fake News, and because they knew how good it would be, they didn't want credit to be given to 'TRUMP,' they refused to be there. … That's why they have such poor Ratings.
“Such a great honor. In May, we had the great privilege of visiting you in Beijing. … From the time of my first election in 2016, President Xi and I have forged a friendship, a truly great friendship. … May all of our people know a future of harmony, peace and success.
“[Trump, telling reporters at the U.N. that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner had met with an Iranian delegation for about three hours after his speech, called it] a very good meeting. … [He said another meeting was scheduled] in the very near future.
“[Speaking to the U.N. General Assembly, Trump said U.S. documents would now refer to AI as "super intelligence," rejected any "globalist scheme of control" over the technology and said the United States would encourage it:] Welcome to the new world of super intelligence, SI.
“[Before meeting Zelensky at the U.N., Trump said of Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries:] It is a serious hit on the Russians. It's also a serious hit on the price of diesel. … I think it's going to happen. [Zelensky said afterward that Ukraine was ready for an energy ceasefire.]
“You should not be here covering me. You said you weren't going to cover me. … By the way, they say there weren't going to be here, but they came. I knew that would happen. … I think when news is fake and it's actually dangerous, you have to clear it out. … It's very dangerous for our country. I won't stand for it. [On the federal judge hearing the outlets' First Amendment lawsuit:] This is a judge who is not a particularly fair judge.
“I have a big decision to make. Will a deal be made with Iran that lets them rebuild and create a far greater country than it ever was before, maybe one of the greatest in the Middle East, or even the world? Or do I annihilate the Islamic Republic and do it quickly, never giving them a chance to kill and destroy people and countries again? Do I drive them into hell with no chance of survival and no hope of future greatness or generations? … They're waiting to see how I do in the midterm election. … I gave absolutely no credence, and will not give credence, to the election when it comes to Iran. … I believe we'll make a deal right after the election because it doesn't make sense for them not to.
“I've said let's not send out the diesel. … I've called for it. I've called for it within my people. I've been talking about it. [Trump, speaking on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, said a decision on a ban would be made quickly] one way or another.
“I look forward to working with the wonderful people of Denmark and Greenland. It's been a great experience, amazing experience, and we've really formed a bond.
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