Trump Says Houthis Want a Deal

Trump said the United States is talking with Yemen's Houthi movement and that the group wants to explore the possibility of reaching an agreement.

“We’re talking to the Houthis,” Trump said, adding that they would like to see whether a deal could be reached.

The comments came after US officials reportedly met Houthi representatives in Oman. Fyrim reported that the discussions took place as the Houthis continued to hold strategic territory along Yemen's Red Sea coast.

Trump did not provide detailed terms for a possible agreement or say whether formal negotiations had begun.

Trump Says Iran Is Seeking a Deal

Trump also said Iran currently wants to reach an agreement with the United States.

He said Washington would only consider a deal if it met US requirements, adding that he would not accept what he considered an inadequate agreement.

Trump also claimed Iran was “losing in every way” and said the United States was winning the conflict. These statements represent Trump's assessment of the military and diplomatic situation.

Recent reporting has indicated that the US-Iran conflict has continued for months while diplomatic contacts have taken place alongside military confrontation.

Trump Links Iran Conflict to Gas Prices

Trump said the conflict with Iran would end soon and predicted that US gasoline prices would fall when the fighting ends.

He argued that Americans would prefer lower gas prices rather than allowing Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.

Trump said that if people were given those two choices, he believed there would be overwhelming support for lower fuel prices and preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

His comments connect the administration's Iran policy with concerns about energy prices and nuclear proliferation.

Trump Announces Greenland Agreement

Trump also announced what he described as a major agreement involving the United States, Denmark and Greenland.

In a statement, he said the agreement gives the United States “permanent control” over security and other needs in Greenland. He said the arrangement would allow Washington to ensure that no US adversary could establish a military base, military presence or make sensitive investments in Greenland without US approval.

Trump called the arrangement an “Infinite Life” agreement and said the United States would begin developing a larger military presence in Greenland.

Agreement Does Not Mean US Sovereignty Over Greenland

Despite Trump's description, reporting indicates the arrangement does not amount to the United States taking ownership of Greenland.

The Associated Press reported that the agreement is designed to expand the US military presence while respecting Denmark's and Greenland's sovereignty and Greenlanders' right to self-determination. The agreement is also expected to require parliamentary approval.

The Washington Post similarly reported that the deal falls short of an American takeover of Greenland and is instead centered on expanding US security powers and military access.

Trump Announces White House Media Restrictions

Trump also announced that CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be banned from the White House, accusing the outlets of publishing what he called “fake news.”

He said other media organisations could face similar restrictions.

The announcement has raised questions about press access and constitutional protections. Fyrim reported that Trump justified the decision by arguing that media organisations should not repeatedly publish what he considers false reporting about the president or his administration.

The exact implementation of the ban remained unclear, and journalists from the affected organisations were reportedly still operating at the White House after the announcement.

Trump Defends His Position on the Press

When questioned about the First Amendment and freedom of the press, Trump said he also takes an oath to uphold the Constitution.

He defended his decision by arguing that he was targeting what he considers dishonest reporting rather than legitimate journalism.

Trump also criticized other media organisations, including The Washington Post and Fox News, while saying that he considers some reporting to be inaccurate.

The dispute continues a long-running conflict between Trump and several major US news organisations.

Trump Makes Claims About Autism

Trump also said there would be a “massive reduction in autism” while discussing his administration's plans to change childhood vaccination practices.

Fyrim reported that Trump proposed splitting certain childhood vaccines into five separate doses but did not provide scientific evidence connecting vaccines to autism. Scientific evidence does not support the claim that vaccines cause autism, and FactCheck.org has previously noted there is no evidence that splitting the MMR vaccine reduces autism.

Trump's statement should therefore be understood as a claim about the expected effect of his proposed policy, rather than an established medical finding.

Trump Comments on Political Opponents and Poland

Trump also criticized political commentator Hasan Piker, calling him a liability for the Democratic Party and describing him as a communist.

He additionally made a broader statement about Jewish and Black voters and Democratic Party support. That statement was a political assertion by Trump and is not presented here as an established fact.

Trump also praised Poland's president and recalled that he had endorsed him when he was previously low in the political standings.

Trump Discusses the United Nations and Kennedy Center

Trump repeated a claim that equipment at the United Nations had been deliberately disabled during a previous visit, including an escalator and teleprompter.

He also said his administration deserved recognition for efforts involving the Kennedy Center.

Trump further said his son had told him that he would repay a Russian who had contributed to his wedding.

These remarks were among a series of comments Trump made while discussing foreign policy, domestic politics and his administration's activities.

Trump's Approval Claim

Trump also claimed that his approval rating among Republicans had reached 95 percent, which he described as a record, and compared it with a figure he attributed to former President Ronald Reagan.

The claim was not independently established in the material reviewed for this article. Recent Fyrim polling, for example, measured Trump's overall approval at 35 percent nationally, illustrating why party-specific approval claims should not be confused with national approval figures.

Key Points

  • Trump said the US is talking with Yemen's Houthis about a possible deal.
  • He said Iran currently wants to reach an agreement with Washington.
  • Trump said any Iran deal must meet US requirements.
  • He claimed the United States is winning the war with Iran.
  • Trump predicted that gasoline prices would fall after the conflict ends.
  • He announced an agreement involving the US, Denmark and Greenland.
  • Trump described the Greenland arrangement as providing permanent US control over security.
  • Reporting indicates the agreement does not transfer Greenland's sovereignty to the United States.
  • Trump announced restrictions on CNN, MS NOW and Politico's White House access.
  • He defended the restrictions by accusing the outlets of false reporting.
  • Trump claimed his proposed vaccine changes would lead to a major reduction in autism, but no scientific evidence was provided for that claim.
  • He also discussed Poland, the Kennedy Center, the United Nations and political opponents.

Source and Attribution

This article is based on statements attributed to US President Donald Trump and current reporting from Fyrim, Associated Press and other sources regarding his comments on Iran, Yemen, the media and Greenland.