In-town pool report #5 - POTUS ends announcement and Qs

POTUS introduced his relevant Cabinet officials, including Energy Secretary Chris Wright and OSTP Director Michael Kratsios, and the nuclear business representatives.

Announced at least three companies successfully turned on advanced nuclear reactors by a July 4 deadline.

“America is dreaming again, and we're leading the world and pioneering the next generation of nuclear power.”

Qs:

Saudi nuclear deal condition:

“They have to be a member of the Abraham Accords.”

“At some point they’ll join.”

On potential war crimes in Iran:

“I won’t respond to that.”

On Venezuela elections:

They’re not really ready for them yet.”

On Iran exit strategy:

“There’s a military one.”

Says diplomacy is smarter

“They do want to make a deal.”

On China and Russia helping Iran:

“I don’t know if they’re enabling.”

“I trust them.”

On parasitic illness:

“First time I’ve been asked that.”

Says he hasn’t thought about it

On Iran decision:

“No I haven’t.”

Says they are serious about a deal, but not ready yet

On NYT subpoenas:

“We’re not after journalists, we’re after leakers.”

Compares himself to Obama leaker investigations

On tariffs:

“They’ve been approved.”

“They’re very standard tariffs.”

Says this was line B

On Iran:

“We’re locked and loaded.”

Says maybe there won’t be “a tipping point.”

Was also asked about LeBron James, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, and Laura Loomer.

Pool was ushered out at 3:57 p.m.

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Naomi Lim

White House Reporter

Washington Examiner