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Trump on Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair, Iran, and Border Security

CBS NewsJanuary 31, 202614 min3,194 views
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Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair

  • πŸ’‘ President Trump described Kevin Warsh as the "perfect candidate" and "most qualified" to lead the Federal Reserve.
  • 🎯 Warsh is highlighted as having "the whole package," being a top student from top schools, and the youngest person to ever serve on the Fed.
  • πŸ”‘ Trump expressed confidence that Warsh would "do a great job" and emphasized his love for the country.

Stance on Iran and Military Presence

  • ⚠️ Trump stated that Iran "wants to make a deal" and discussed the U.S. military presence near Iran.
  • πŸ›‘οΈ He recounted stopping 837 people from being executed by threatening severe consequences if the executions proceeded.
  • 🚒 The U.S. military presence is described as a "rough situation" with a "tremendously powerful fleet."

Criticism of Virginia's Tax Policies

  • πŸ“‰ Trump criticized Virginia's new governor for raising taxes significantly, calling it "terrible" and predicting people will leave the state.
  • πŸ’Έ He contrasted this with his own tax cuts, including the "biggest tax cut in the history of our country."
  • πŸ—³οΈ He questioned how politicians with such tax-increase philosophies get elected, suggesting "they cheat."

Views on Immigration and Crime

  • βš–οΈ Trump reiterated his platform of "law and order" and "strong borders," stating he inherited a "mess" with high inflation and open borders.
  • 🚫 He claimed to have achieved the "lowest crime rate" and "lowest murder rate" in history, and made Washington D.C. safe by removing criminals.
  • 🌍 He criticized policies allowing millions of people, including murderers and criminals from other countries' prisons, to enter the U.S.

Military Strength and Battleships

  • πŸš€ Trump discussed rebuilding the U.S. military, stating it's "bigger, better, stronger than ever before."
  • 🚒 He announced plans to build up to 25 new battleships, describing them as "100 times more powerful" than those of the 1940s, embodying "peace through strength."
  • πŸ’° He also criticized the Federal Reserve's building renovation costs, calling them either "gross incompetence or theft" due to the extremely high per-square-foot expense.
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