In a highly scrutinized comeback interview on CBS's "60 Minutes," President Donald Trump tackled pressing issues such as immigration, the economy, and U.S.-China relations, marking his first appearance on the show since 2020.
Trump confidently maintained that ongoing ICE raids have not gone far enough, dismissing concerns over their aggressive tactics, while simultaneously making contentious claims about inflation and grocery prices that faced significant backlash from fact-checkers.
The interview sparked renewed health concerns among critics, who noted Trump's disheveled appearance and erratic speech pattern, raising questions about his well-being and mental acuity.
A notable moment involved Trump stating he did not know who cryptocurrency mogul Changpeng Zhao was, despite having previously pardoned him, fueling skepticism about his decision-making and awareness regarding pardons.
Discussing nuclear policy, Trump announced his plans to resume U.S. nuclear testing after decades of restraint, quickly followed by clarifications from Energy Secretary Chris Wright that these tests would not involve actual explosions, but rather non-critical evaluations.
The political ramifications of the interview were swift, with Democrats denouncing Trump's claims as dangerous and misleading, while MAGA supporters reacted strongly to the perceived disrespect shown by the interview's framing, particularly the anchor's choice to refer to him as "Mr. Trump."
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