President Trump Delivers Remarks, Nov. 9, 2026

Middle East and Iran Strategy

• The U.S. has established a comprehensive land and sea blockade against Iran, described by the President as the "greatest naval blockade in history."
• Iran's military capabilities are assessed as "effectively over," with the Navy, Air Force, and manufacturing base reduced by approximately 85%.
• Iran reportedly possesses 158 ships, all currently underwater, and 268 planes scattered across runways.
• The President asserts Iran will never acquire a nuclear weapon, a stance he claims is accepted by Iran despite their public non-admission.
• The administration plans to maintain the current blockade indefinitely to ensure a long-term solution, citing pressure from regional allies including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
• The President claims the U.S. military has lost zero soldiers in the past six months, contrasting this with estimated monthly losses of 25,000 soldiers in the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
• The administration reports that oil output from the Strait of Hormuz has reached historical highs despite the blockade.
• The President states that military engagement is currently unnecessary but insists the U.S. is "locked and loaded" with new equipment and three aircraft carriers in the region.
• The President characterizes the Iran conflict as "ending fairly soon," though he previously claimed a similar status multiple times over the last eight months.
• The administration reports that 75,000 protesters have been killed in Iran over the last seven to eight months.

Ukraine-Russia Conflict and Diplomacy

• The U.S. is actively involved in negotiations in Abu Dhabi to end the Ukraine-Russia conflict, driven by the desire to stop approximately 25,000 monthly deaths.
• The President claims he was able to increase European spending on military equipment from 2% to 5% of their GDP.
• In contrast to the current policy, the previous administration is accused of providing $350 billion in free military equipment to Ukraine.
• The administration asserts that the war has ended quickly in terms of U.S. military engagement, avoiding the prolonged duration of the Vietnam (21 years), Korea (4 years), or Afghanistan conflicts.

Venezuela and Regional Oil Economics

• The administration claims to have resolved the Venezuela situation in "48 minutes" with zero U.S. casualties.
• The U.S. is reportedly taking in "billions of dollars a day" from Venezuelan oil operations, with major oil companies now operating in the region.
• Venezuela is described as a "failing country" with 301% inflation, yet the U.S. is working closely with its current government.
• The President projects that U.S. oil production, including Venezuelan output, will soon exceed the combined total of Saudi Arabia and Russia.
• Elections in Venezuela are expected to be held at some point before the end of the current term.
• The President characterizes Cuba as a "failing nation" and "socialist nation" that is likely to collapse soon, offering only humanitarian aid rather than regime change.

Domestic Policy and Immigration

• Stephen Miller was appointed as the Chief of Staff despite previous statements by the President suggesting his deportation policies may have been too aggressive.
• The deportation policy remains focused on "the worst of the worst," specifically murderers and serious criminals, with no plans for amnesty.
• The President claims that 11,888 murderers entered the U.S. under the previous administration's policies, with many committing multiple crimes.
• The administration reports that prisons in the Congo, South America, and Asia were emptied into the U.S. under the previous administration.
• The President expresses openness to bipartisan negotiations on immigration but maintains a hardline stance against amnesty.

Military Recruitment and Personnel

• U.S. military recruitment numbers have reached the highest levels in the country's history, reversing a previous "disaster" where enlistment spots could not be filled.
• Pete Hegseth is credited by the President with winning two wars (Venezuela and Iran) and improving military morale.
• The President strongly defends Pete Hegseth against impeachment efforts, criticizing Senate Republicans who vote against him as "losers" or "sick."
• Thomas Massie is labeled a "stone-cold loser" for consistently voting "no" on bills, even those with bipartisan support.
• The President challenged and defeated Thomas Massie in a primary election, noting Massie's landslide loss to Ed Gilrain.
• John Thune is described as a "very fine man" capable of leading the Senate, though the President acknowledges the difficulty of securing votes from a "100% negative" Democratic opposition and difficult Republicans.

Markets, Energy, and Technology

• The stock market dropped $3 trillion immediately following the midterm elections due to Democratic wins but has since recovered as the administration believes "we have things under control."
• The President claims to have created the lowest energy costs in history, surpassing levels under the Biden and Obama administrations.
• The President confirmed he does not plan to raise the issue of Jensen Huang's alleged ties to Chinese spies during his upcoming meeting with President Xi.
• Jensen Huang is described as an "honorable man" who had no knowledge of the spy allegations, and the President believes he will "be in good shape."
• The administration is aggressively expanding defense manufacturing, building more plants and munitions than at any point in history, including new Patriots, Tomahawks, and THAAD systems.
• The President stated he will not approve wind turbines in the permitting bill, calling them a "major loser," despite the bill's expected bipartisan support.

Specific Events and Comments

• Dana White Press Secretary Rumor: President Trump humorously suggested UFC President Dana White as a potential Press Secretary, noting his unique ability to handle the media but joking that White would physically "beat the hell out of you."
• Pete Rose Pardon: The President advises a pardon for Pete Rose, stating Rose was "very mistreated" and deserved Hall of Fame induction decades ago, despite the President acknowledging Rose's gambling violation.
• Alaska Midterm Election Allegations: The President claims the Alaska election results were "stolen" due to the presence of two candidates named "Dan Sullivan" (J. and S.), creating voter confusion that artificially boosted the "fake" candidate's vote count by nearly 3,000 votes.
• Vladimir Putin Stance: The President stated he will "stand by" Vladimir Putin, regardless of potential impeachment threats or deadlines for ceasefire.
• CNN and Media Rhetoric: The President labeled CNN and MSNBC as "fake networks" with the "worst ratings in their history," directing this criticism toward the interviewers and the network's editorial stance.
• Joe Biden Travel: The President questioned why Joe Biden was not impeached after reportedly disappearing for two weeks during his presidency, contrasting this with the scrutiny of current officials.