Donald Trump recently held a late-night press conference at the reflecting pool in the Washington D.C. mall, arriving after driving his motorcade through the empty pool itself as part of a renovation project. During the event, he faced questions regarding his focus on beautification and construction projects—such as the reflecting pool, golden ballrooms, triumphal arches, and public golf courses—at a time when gas prices were soaring and there was an ongoing war with Iran.When questioned about these priorities, Trump reacted aggressively toward a reporter, calling the inquiry "stupid" and claiming she could not understand "dirt" as well as he does. He later referred to the reporter with derogatory terms, calling her a "horror show" and a "bitch". Defending the reflecting pool renovations, he stated that 11 to 12 truckloads of garbage had been removed from the water, emphasizing that cleanliness and beauty are what make the country great and safe.Trump also made multiple claims about the economy and gas prices. He asserted that gas prices had decreased substantially, despite the national average actually being around $4.45 per gallon at the time, with some states seeing prices above $5 or $6. He promised that gas prices would drop to unprecedented lows once the war concluded. Additionally, he repeatedly boasted that the stock market had hit an all-time high, advising attendees to check their 401k accounts.Addressing the conflict with Iran, Trump stated that a ceasefire remained in effect, despite the United States striking the Kashm port and targets in Iran, and Iran retaliating against U.S. naval ships. He warned that if Iran did not sign an agreement to surrender its nuclear capabilities, they would face severe consequences, describing a potential scenario as "one big glow coming out of Iran". He mentioned that he had instructed his military to "blow them up a little bit" to prevent them from acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump claimed that Iranian leaders had already agreed to a multi-page deal regarding their nuclear program but had simply "forgotten" their agreement the next day. Furthermore, he suggested that the U.S. had already facilitated multiple regime changes in the region.During the event, Trump interacted with construction workers from Oklahoma, directly asking them if they were "legal". He also briefly addressed public health concerns regarding the "Hun virus". Downplaying the threat, he stated that the situation was very much under control and that he hoped Americans would not need to be concerned.On the topic of infrastructure funding, Trump was challenged on his previous promise that taxpayers would not pay for a new White House ballroom. Facing a $1 billion allocation in a reconciliation bill for East Wing modernization, Trump argued that those funds were strictly for military and safety purposes, claiming he and other private individuals were personally putting up $300 to $400 million for the ballroom's construction.Finally, he expressed enthusiasm about receiving a Qatari jet as a gift by the 4th of July. He also explained that a military initiative called "Project Freedom" had been suspended at the request of Pakistani leaders during negotiations, and claimed that California had vast, untapped oil reserves that were abandoned over a decade ago.

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