In town pool report #8

President Trump was asked about his use of mail-in ballot recently. He said he did so because he is president of the United States. He cited exceptions for mail-in ballots and stressed that he was in DC mostly so he chose that option.

Trump said on Iran: “we don’t know” that they’ve laid mines in the Strait.

On taking Iran’s oil: “it’s an option”. He talked about Venezuela and the benefits of having access to their oil.

He joked that he might run for president in Venezuela after he leaves office.

He talked about Europeans allies who have not been willing to partake in the Iran war. Pointed out that the U.S. provides assistance-to Ukraine to keep Europe safe but Europeans don’t want to help keep Americans safe (but he says King Charles’ visit a DC is unaffected by what’s happening)

Potus said he hasn’t decided yet if the Friday deadline on Iran would be pushed back. He said a day is a long time in “Trump time.”

He criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom. He talked about how he took several cognitive tests and says he thinks anyone who is president or vice president should take a cognitive test. Criticized Biden and Obama.

At 12:13, the pool was escorted out of the cabinet room.

Please check all direct quotes against the transcript