1. Iran & Middle East Policy
Trump warns Iran to “not be foolish” and to accept a new nuclear/missile deal.
He signals possible deployment of a second U.S. aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East if negotiations fail.
References Operation Midnight Hammer, the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites six months earlier, framing it as a precedent for future action.
Iran insists negotiations be limited only to enrichment levels and rejects including missiles or regional proxy forces.
Netanyahu is meeting Trump at the White House, emphasizing U.S.–Israel alignment on Iran. 

2. U.S. Border & Immigration
Trump says the U.S. currently has the strongest border in U.S. history, stating “essentially no illegal crossings in 8 months.”
Says maritime drug interdictions reduced drug flow by 33% and saved 25,000 American lives. 
Argues his administration doesn’t receive enough credit due to “public relations problems.” 

3. Sanctuary Cities
Trump calls sanctuary cities “sanctuaries for criminals,” claiming they protect killers, drug lords, and gang members.
Says Senator Lindsey Graham is pushing hard to eliminate sanctuary cities, and Trump backs him “100%.”
Points to New York City spending billions on migrants as evidence of the cost of sanctuary policies.

4. Minnesota Fraud Investigation
Trump alleges $19 billion in fraud in Minnesota related to medical programs and other aid. 
Says Somali immigrants are responsible for significant fraud, including referencing a “fake congresswoman.”
States that recovering even 50% of nationwide fraud would “balance the budget without cuts.” 

5. Federal Reserve & Interest Rates
Trump says appointing Jerome Powell was a mistake and was influenced by his Treasury Secretary.
Argues interest rates should be the lowest in the world, lower than Switzerland’s.
Says lowering rates by two points would eliminate the U.S. deficit “on paper.”

6. Trade Policy
Trump says past presidents, including Ronald Reagan, were “bad on trade” and allowed Japan and Germany to gain U.S. market share.
Says the U.S. had deficits with almost every country before he arrived.
Emphasizes he is “real good on trade,” contrasting himself with previous administrations. 

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1. Iran &amp; Middle East Policy
<ul>
<li>Trump warns Iran to &ldquo;not be foolish&rdquo; and to accept a new nuclear/missile deal.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>He signals possible deployment of a second U.S. aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East if negotiations fail.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>References Operation Midnight Hammer, the U.S. strikes on Iran&rsquo;s nuclear sites six months earlier, framing it as a precedent for future action.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Iran insists negotiations be limited only to enrichment levels and rejects including missiles or regional proxy forces.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Netanyahu is meeting Trump at the White House, emphasizing U.S.&ndash;Israel alignment on Iran. <a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. U.S. Border &amp; Immigration
<ul>
<li>Trump says the U.S. currently has the strongest border in U.S. history, stating &ldquo;essentially no illegal crossings in 8 months.&rdquo;<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Says maritime drug interdictions reduced drug flow by 33% and saved 25,000 American lives. <a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Argues his administration doesn&rsquo;t receive enough credit due to &ldquo;public relations problems.&rdquo; <a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
<hr>
3. Sanctuary Cities
<ul>
<li>Trump calls sanctuary cities &ldquo;sanctuaries for criminals,&rdquo; claiming they protect killers, drug lords, and gang members.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Says Senator Lindsey Graham is pushing hard to eliminate sanctuary cities, and Trump backs him &ldquo;100%.&rdquo;<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Points to New York City spending billions on migrants as evidence of the cost of sanctuary policies.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
<hr>
4. Minnesota Fraud Investigation
<ul>
<li>Trump alleges $19 billion in fraud in Minnesota related to medical programs and other aid. <a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Says Somali immigrants are responsible for significant fraud, including referencing a &ldquo;fake congresswoman.&rdquo;<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>States that recovering even 50% of nationwide fraud would &ldquo;balance the budget without cuts.&rdquo; <a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
<hr>
5. Federal Reserve &amp; Interest Rates
<ul>
<li>Trump says appointing Jerome Powell was a mistake and was influenced by his Treasury Secretary.</li>
<li>Argues interest rates should be the lowest in the world, lower than Switzerland&rsquo;s.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Says lowering rates by two points would eliminate the U.S. deficit &ldquo;on paper.&rdquo;<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
<hr>
6. Trade Policy
<ul>
<li>Trump says past presidents, including Ronald Reagan, were &ldquo;bad on trade&rdquo; and allowed Japan and Germany to gain U.S. market share.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Says the U.S. had deficits with almost every country before he arrived.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
<li>Emphasizes he is &ldquo;real good on trade,&rdquo; contrasting himself with previous administrations. <a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/2-11-26.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
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Trump Throws Down on Iran, Sanctuary Cities, Interest Rates & the Border in One Explosive Interview

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