The White House11 min
President Trump Gaggles with Press Upon Departure from Palm Beach, FL, Nov. 8, 2026
Press Conference, Interview
- The United States aims to end conflicts involving Russia-Ukraine and Iran, anticipating that Iran will eventually act reasonably under an ongoing land and naval blockade and economic pressure.
- A key condition for future engagements with Iran is the prevention of nuclear weapons, a goal the administration asserts Iran acknowledges and which will not be permitted to occur.
- Military options against Iran remain available, with the capability to strike specific targets like Pickaxe Mountain within five minutes, though the President prefers to avoid immediate destruction to prevent long-term infrastructure rebuilding burdens.
- Recent military operations in Iran have reportedly resulted in zero U.S. soldier casualties over a six-month period, and the President confirms readiness to repeat such actions if circumstances require it.
- Should evidence emerge of Iran moving nuclear materials, the United States plans to neutralize those materials, though no such movement has currently been observed.
- Diplomatic engagement is planned with President Putin and President Xi, including discussions on denuclearization and the conclusion of the war in Iran during an upcoming trip to China.
- High-profile visits are scheduled for Washington with Dana White the following day and potential travel with Jensen Huang to Asia next week, accompanied by a defense of Huang's character against espionage allegations.
- The administration faces potential reciprocal investigations regarding political donors, with a stated intent to investigate the donors of any opponents who initiate such inquiries.