During a nearly three-hour interview, Trump discussed tax cuts, election integrity, and the challenges of being president as he gears up for his 2024 campaign. The interview took place with podcast host Joe Rogan, and covered a wide range of topics.
The episode, recorded in Austin, Texas, and released on Friday night, quickly garnered three million views on YouTube within four hours. Trump reflected on his business and television career before entering politics in 2015, describing his early days in the White House as surreal. He also discussed the intense opposition and negative press he faced during his presidency.
Trump and Rogan also talked about the assassination attempts on Trump, with Trump acknowledging the dangers of being president. Rogan suggested that the media downplayed the attempts because Trump was the target. Trump also commented on shifts in public sentiment towards him once he entered politics, and discussed his opponent Vice President Kamala Harris’s past stances.
The former president defended his economic policies, including tax cuts and tariffs, suggesting that they would have helped pay down the national debt if not for the COVID-19 pandemic. He highlighted how his tax cuts incentivized companies to bring money back to the U.S. and prevented an economic downturn.
Overall, the interview covered a wide range of topics and provided insight into Trump’s views on various issues.
Manufacturing, Energy, Environmentalists, Elections
During a recent discussion, former President Trump criticized wind energy for its impact on wildlife, specifically birds and whales. He expressed his support for nuclear power as an alternative energy source.
Trump also spoke out against what he called the “bad guys” in the environmentalism industry, accusing them of profiting from lawsuits that hinder the development of traditional power plants and infrastructure. He claimed that these individuals use environmentalism as a tactic to impede progress and profit from it.
On the topic of America’s food supply, Trump expressed concern over its current state and highlighted the importance of addressing any issues within the industry.
Regarding election integrity, Trump emphasized his backing of voter ID laws, stating that opposition to such laws is rooted in a desire to cheat the system. He discussed the taboo nature of addressing election fraud and pointed to statements made by prominent Democrats, including his 2016 opponent Hillary Clinton.
As the conversation progressed, Trump shared his preference for golf over politics and commented on Vice President Kamala Harris’ potential performance in an interview format like that of Joe Rogan’s popular podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience.” Trump’s appearance on the podcast follows other notable guests, such as Elon Musk, whose livestream conversation garnered significant viewership.
