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Trump on Russian Hacking and Congressional Democrats

New York PostAugust 13, 20252 min6,827 views
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Russian Hacking of US Court Documents

  • πŸ’‘ President Trump acknowledged awareness of Russian hacking into US federal court electronic documents.
  • 🎯 When asked if he was surprised, Trump stated, "Are you surprised?", implying it's expected behavior from Russia.
  • πŸ”‘ He noted that Russia is good at hacking, but asserted that the US is better at it.

Meeting with Congressional Democrats

  • πŸ“Œ Trump expressed skepticism about the utility of meeting with congressional Democrats regarding a funding deadline.
  • ⚠️ He believes they are unlikely to approve funding for crime prevention or other positive initiatives, describing them as "stuck" and led by "insane people."
  • 🎯 He specifically mentioned a communist running for mayor of New York as an example of what he perceives as extreme political stances.

Economic Policy and Tax Cuts

  • πŸš€ Trump highlighted the passage of a large tax cut bill, calling it the biggest in history.
  • πŸ’° Key provisions mentioned include no tax on tips, no tax on Social Security for seniors, no tax on overtime, and deductibility of interest payments on car loans and business loans.
  • πŸ“ˆ He claimed the country is "roaring" economically, with businesses and factories opening at unprecedented levels, attributing this success to the tax cuts.
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