The American president, whose Republican Party faces a difficult midterm election this fall, began with familiar campaign rhetoric. He praised himself for the course the United States is on and listed various areas where he believes the country is doing well.
"Three years ago our country was dead, and now we are the hottest country in the whole world," Trump said.
When he then turned his attention to foreign policy, he began by describing his war against Iran as a success.
They were the bullies of the Middle East, but they are no longer bullies.
Despite the fact that the Strait of Hormuz, which is important for world trade, remains blocked, energy prices have stayed at high levels and peace negotiations have stalled, Trump claimed that an agreement with Iran can be reached after the midterm elections in November.
Venezuela as an example
Now, he said, he faces “a big decision”:
Will a deal be made with Iran that allows them to rebuild and create a much greater country than it has ever been before?
Or should I destroy the Islamic Republic and do it quickly?
Trump also praised the US capture of former President Nicolás Maduro, and the extensive agreement Washington subsequently forced for control over large parts of the country's oil reserves.
The action is an example of the United States' attitude towards its neighboring region, Trump continued:
"The United States will no longer allow threats to the United States to gain a foothold anywhere in the Western Hemisphere. And if necessary, we will use our unparalleled military power to secure America's vital national interests," he said.
Pointing out scam group
Trump also devoted several minutes of his speech to AI developments, dismissing recent warnings about the risks of the technology and calls for regulation.
Every new technology poses challenges and superintelligence is no exception, said Trump, who is trying to launch a new term for the technology.
But those who warn of a catastrophic development are the same people who warn of climate change, continued the president, who believes that global warming is "a hoax."
It's the same group that came up with the Russia hoax, the Ukraine hoax, climate change, open borders.
