Trump Holds Press conference

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Rachel Stevenson
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Ladies and gentlemen, let’s dive into what went down at Mar-a-Lago on Thursday, where former President Trump took center stage to address the press. Trump, always the showman, opened with a bang, giving his take on the current state of the election race. He didn’t hold back, slamming Kamala Harris for being, as he put it, an “unelected nominee.” He was quick to criticize her choice of running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, branding them as far-left and out of touch.

Trump then shifted gears to focus on his own campaign, touting the recent polls that show strong support for him and his running mate, JD Vance. He also didn’t miss the opportunity to take jabs at the Biden administration, particularly slamming their record on illegal immigration and what he called Kamala Harris’s failures as the “border czar.” Foreign affairs didn’t escape his criticism either, with Trump painting a picture of a nation in decline under the current administration.

The big news from this press conference was Trump’s announcement of three upcoming debate dates with Vice President Harris. He confidently listed September 4th, 10th, and 25th as the days when the two would go head-to-head on networks like Fox, NBC, and ABC. However, he threw in a caveat, suggesting that the Harris campaign “may or may not” agree to these terms.

One thing that stood out was Trump’s willingness to take questions from the media — something that Kamala Harris has been notably avoiding. Although some of the questions were hard to hear, Trump was visibly more animated and engaged during the Q&A session. He tackled a variety of topics, from his campaign’s strategy to the debate over gun control and even his relationship with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp.

On foreign policy, Trump didn’t mince words, boasting about his past relationship with China’s President Xi and how he held Xi accountable for COVID. He also had some strong opinions on Israel, going so far as to say that any Jewish person who votes for Harris should “have their head examined.”

The former president wasn’t afraid to wade into the murky waters of lawfare either, decrying the legal cases against him and quickly pivoting to talk about election security. He reiterated his plans for mass deportations, particularly of criminals, and promised to preserve Social Security, with a unique twist: funding it through gas and oil.

A few moments in the press conference stood out for their offbeat nature. When asked about his recovery from a bullet wound, Trump quipped, “I heal fast,” with a smile. He also made a surprising comment about his decision not to prosecute Hillary Clinton, describing how he had been “very protective” of her.

Folks, in a truly jaw-dropping display of “fairness,” ABC decided to interrupt the live Trump press conference to announce that they just had to cut away to give Democrats equal time. Because, you know, it’s only fair — whenever they actually decide to hold a press conference. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz seem to be pulling off the incredible feat of running a campaign without ever answering a single question from the media. But hey, ABC’s got their back, waiting patiently for that mythical moment when the Democrats finally step up to the mic!

In contrast to Kamala Harris, who hasn’t taken any unscripted questions since becoming the Democratic nominee, Trump showcased his ability to handle the press without a teleprompter or pre-screened questions. He spoke for over an hour, with most of that time spent answering questions from the media — a sharp contrast to his opponent’s approach.

For those who missed it, you can catch the entire speech and press conference below.

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