Donald Trump, the President of the United States, dismissed his low popularity ratings as 'fake numbers' in a detailed interview with Time magazine and spoke about the possibility of declaring a state of emergency before the midterm elections.
Justification of the Iran War and Economic Statistics
In response to questions about the length of the Iran war, he accused the media of false reporting. Trump had stated in March that the war was supposed to last 'four to five weeks' and announced at the end of that month that he intended to end the war in 'two to three weeks.' He also said he could end the war whenever he wanted, but had decided to continue it.
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For more than seven months, the people of the United States have been struggling with rising daily costs due to Trump's war with Iran. From gasoline prices, which have exceeded $4 per gallon, to inflation rates approaching 3.4%, these economic issues have raised concerns among voters. According to polls, only 26% of adults are satisfied with the economic situation under Trump's presidency.
Midterm Elections and Trump's Political Future
Continuing his remarks, Trump referred to the possibility of Democratic victories in the midterm elections and said that due to his campaigns with Republican candidates, the party could perform well. He also mentioned the concerns of some Democratic lawmakers about his potential claims of election fraud if he loses in November.
The President of the United States, in response to a question about the possibility of declaring a state of emergency before the elections, said, 'I neither confirm nor deny anything. We will see.' He also referred to the possibility of using the Insurrection Act, stating that 'many people think he should use it sometimes.'
In this interview, Trump also criticized his appointments to the Supreme Court, saying that he was disappointed with some judges for their opposing votes. He added, 'I appointed them, but they rarely vote in my favor.'
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