President Donald Trump celebrated a stronger-than-expected surge in US job creation, framing it as a sign of sustained economic strength and urging financial markets to respond positively. Speaking aboard Air Force One, he emphasized that recent employment data exceeded forecasts and challenged the idea that economic growth must drive inflation.
Trump advocated for lower interest rates, acknowledging the Federal Reserve’s role but expressing his preference for reduced borrowing costs to ease government expenses and stimulate further growth. He praised Kevin Warsh, a Fed-related figure, as capable of handling rate decisions, though Trump clearly favored rate cuts.
The president also revealed ongoing discussions about deepening Americans’ stake in the booming artificial intelligence sector. Trump described potential programs aimed at enabling the public to share in AI companies’ financial success. He mentioned upcoming meetings at the White House with major industry leaders to explore these opportunities, calling AI possibly the most significant industry the country has seen.
On national security matters, Trump reported progress in preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, asserting that Tehran was neither in a position nor heading toward acquiring such capabilities. He is in the process of selecting a permanent director for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, praising the interim leader and expressing openness to office staff reductions if deemed efficient.
Regarding energy markets, Trump expressed confidence that oil prices would remain stable despite Middle East tensions, attributing this to successful US efforts in diplomacy and containment.