White House plans parade for Trump’s birthday and Army’s 250th anniversary
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President Trump has held a wide-ranging interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press,” in which he refused to take responsibility for the shrinking economy and claimed that he had been responsible for the “good parts” of it. He also said that he did not know whether he was required to uphold the constitution in carrying out his immigration policies. Trump also claimed he was not looking to run for a third presidential term in 2028, despite the Trump Organization selling “Trump 2028” hats online.
White House Celebrates Trump Birthday & Army’s 250th Anniversary with Parade
Plans are underway for a grand military parade to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. The President made headlines during an interview on NBC’s \”Meet the Press\”, where he addressed concerns over the economy and speculated on his political future.
Trump’s Second Term: First 100 days Recap
Trump’s interview with host Kristen Welker was part of a media blitz marking his first 100 days in his second term. Despite implementing his 2024 campaign promises, including nationwide immigration crackdown and sweeping tariffs, Trump is facing backlash over rising economic anxieties as his approval ratings continue to plummet.
Trump’s Stance on Running for a Third Term
Trump confirmed during the interview that he’s not planning to run for a third presidential term in 2028, referencing prior speculations and acknowledging this isn’t permissible. Despite not eyeing another term, the Trump Organization recently began selling “Trump 2028” hats on their online store.
Trump’s Take on the Economy and Tariffs
While refusing to accept responsibility for the shrinking economy, Trump blamed his predecessor, Biden, after the U.S. GDP shrank 0.3% in the first three months of the year. He claimed any positive aspects of the economy were due to his policies, while the negative outcomes were the result of Biden’s actions.
On Constitutional Rights & Immigration Policies
Trump expressed doubts over his obligation to uphold the Constitution while defending his administration’s deportations. This follows the Supreme Court’s recent demand to release wrongfully deported immigrant, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was denied due process.
Addressing Tariffs Impact on Consumer Goods
Trump maintained that the tariffs on imports, which could raise the prices of goods, are advantageous for the U.S. He stood by his previous statement that children in America don’t need numerous toys. Trump’s statement drew critique from experts who foresee a recession by the second half of the year.
Trump’s Stance on Potential Recession
Despite concerns over the economy’s health, Trump expressed confidence that his policies would weather a short-term recession, emphasizing his commitment to transition the U.S. to a new economic state.
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