President Trump Gaggles with Press at a Halloween Party at Mar-a-Lago, Oct. 31, 2026

President's Remarks and Press Interactions

• Economic and Political Claims:

  • The President asserts that $25 trillion in wealth has been created during his 19-month tenure, with $22.2 trillion currently being invested in the country.
  • He states that he feels confident about upcoming campaign events in Iowa and Kansas, predicting strong performances based on recent "hot" rallies.
  • Regarding the Democratic Party, the President claims a "fissure" exists between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, characterizing El-Sayed as a "jihadist" who "hates black people" and "jewish people," while describing Stevens as a "solid, pretty Democrat."
  • He dismisses the validity of a reported legal issue involving Dan J. Sullivan, labeling the situation "fraud," "voter fraud at the highest level," and a "Democrat con job" orchestrated by Chuck Schumer and Mark Elias.

• International Security and Diplomacy:

  • Iran: The President claims the U.S. has neutralized Iran's navy, air force, anti-aircraft capabilities, and manufacturing, asserting that remaining nuclear sites could be targeted within 10 minutes.
  • He declined to provide a specific timeframe for Qatari-mediated negotiations with Iran, citing that the U.S. is "not in that much of a hurry."
  • Regarding Russian reports of U.S. warnings about terrorist attacks, the President deferred to a report expected the following morning.
  • He stated his expectation that the war between Ukraine and Russia will end "in the not-too-distant future" and affirmed he would invite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the G20 summit, noting he has already invited Russian President Vladimir Putin.

• Domestic Legal and Infrastructure Issues:

  • The Arc: The President defended the construction of a proposed "Arc" in Washington D.C. against lawsuits from D.C. and Virginia, describing it as militarily important and aesthetically superior to the Arc de Triomphe.
  • He noted the project, originally envisioned 150 years ago, was delayed by the Civil War and the Great Depression.
  • He mentioned a regional vote on the project is scheduled for the following week.

• Specific Individuals and Incidents:

  • Binance and North Korea Hack: The President addressed a question regarding a hack by North Korea involving Binance, stating, "We're learning about it" and asserting he is "not concerned" regardless of the perpetrator's identity.
  • Jensen Huang: The President expressed personal respect for NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, calling him a "brilliant person" and hoping he is okay amidst unconfirmed reports.
  • Haiti and El Salvador: The President confirmed he spoke with El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele regarding sending forces to Haiti; he stated Bukele does not need U.S. help as he is handling the situation independently.
  • Alina Habba: The President criticized Alina Habba's representation of Trump in legal matters as "obnoxious and outrageous," stating he does not want her paid and finds her actions "unacceptable."
  • Flavio Bolsonaro: The President offered to host Flavio Bolsonaro in Florida, stating the former Brazilian president was "treated very shabbily" by his election opponents.
  • Angie Nixon: The President attacked the credentials of Senate candidate Angie Nixon, calling her a "low-IQ person" unfit to run.

• Campaign Logistics and Personal Comments:

  • The President joked about his 10-minute preparation time compared to the nine hours spent by "rich people" on Wall Street, noting he wore a red tie to match the "Halloween" theme of the event.
  • He indicated a schedule to return to work after approximately 15 minutes of Halloween festivities.
  • The President concluded by wishing the press a "very fine New Year's Eve" and a "Happy Halloween."