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In today’s edition, we have the first comments of Kristen Welker’s exclusive interview with President Donald Trump. In addition, we are looking at another ally of the United States, after Canada, who has seen his next election shattered by Trump, since he reorganizes not only American politics but also global politics.
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Trump minimizes the fears of the recession, saying that the United States would be ‘well’ in the long term
By Alexandra Márquez
President Donald Trump on Friday minimized concerns about possible economic problems, saying that everything would be “well” in the long term, even if the US economy experienced a short -term recession.
Asked twice about the moderator of “knowing the press”, Kristen Welker, if it would be fine in the long term if there was a short -term recession, the president said: “Look, yes, it is, everything is fine. What we are, I said, this is a period of transition. I think we are going to do fantastically.”
Then, Welker asked Trump if he was worried about a recession, which he replied: “No.” When asked if he believed that one could happen, Trump replied: “Anything can happen, but I think we are going to have the greatest economy in the history of our country.”
Comments occur when analysts on Wall Street are increasingly concerned that the country can face a recession due to Trump’s changing rates policy.
“Well, you know, you say: ‘Some people on Wall Street say’ – well, I tell you something else. Some people on Wall Street say that we will have the greatest economy in history. Why don’t you talk about them?” Trump said during the interview at his Mar-A-Lago Resort in Florida.
“There are many people on Wall Street, they say this will be the greatest unexpected gain,” added the president.
According to the initial Measures published by the Department of Commerce On Wednesday, the economy of the United States was reduced by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, a large extent reduction driven by a drop in exports and a Increase in imports before Trump’s expected rates.
On Wednesday, as he met with members of his cabinet, Trump deviated the fault of the numbers of gross internal products of the first quarter, saying that it was the result of the economy, former President Joe Biden left behind.
“You probably saw some numbers today,” Trump said, “and I have to start saying it’s drums.”
Read more →
After the Canadian election, Trump could also drag the conservatives in Australia
By Mahalia Dobson
Days after a Canadian election that depended on who would better face the president of the United States, Donald Trump is at the center of one election in another liberal democracy.
Trust in the United States is collapsing in Australia, which votes on Saturday in the midst of world financial agitation caused by the tariffs Trump has imposed on commercial partners worldwide, including Australia, an ally of the United States and a vital security partner on the counterinters.
As in Canada, the conservative party of the opposition of Australia, the Liberal Party, was prepared to win before Trump returned to office, thanks to public anger for the cost of living and prices of record housing. But since then he has lost support among voters increasingly concerned about how his government will handle Trump.
A survey published last month by the Lowy Institute, a research foundation, found that only 36% of Australians expressed any level of confidence in the United States, the lowest in the annual history of two decades of the survey.
While 81% of Australians disapprove of Trump’s tariffs, the vast majority (80%) continues to say that the United States alliance is important for Australia’s security.
These numbers reflect the economic and security dichotomy faced by Australia: how to balance their security ties with the United States and commercial interests with China.
Read more in Saturday’s elections in Australia →
🗞️ The other main stories today
- 📃 Trump wishes: Trump published a budget proposal that requested cuts to programs related to public health, education and clean energy, and increases spending for military and border security. Read more →
- 🥊 Trump vs. Harvard: Trump said in a social publication of the truth that his administration “will eliminate Harvard taxes.” Read more →
- 🥊 Trump vs. NPR and PBS: Trump signed an executive order that directed the corporation for the public transmission that stops the financing of NPR and PBS. Read more →
- 🥊 Trump vs. Law firms: The lawyers who have criticized the firms of lawyers who surprise Trump are forming their own firm to represent customers led by the White House. Read more →
- 🌎 Rubio’s World: The new role of Secretary of State Marco Rubio as National Security Advisor is the last example of his rapid increase in Trump’s orbit. Rubio has tried to establish his role as Trump’s close ally after being taken by some of some of Trump’s first foreign policy ads. Read more →
- 👀 Eyes in 2026: Trump’s strategy for the intermediate works of 2026 is taking shape, with the White House in close consultation with the leaders of Congress, their political operation raising millions for aligned external groups and their party seeking to energize its main supporters. Read more →
- 💰 Murmurs of Meme Coins: Some Senate Republicans are raising concerns about Trump’s offer of a private dinner and a white house tour of investors in their memes currency. Read more →
- ✍️ The alarm sounds: The Democratic senators issued a letter that asked the Trump administration to investigate the agreements between the Elon Musk stars and foreign countries, claiming that Musk used his hanger in the White House to promote the agreements. Read more →
- 🐶 Dugrja in the United States: More than 20 states have established their own government efficiency departments, but versions at the state level have adopted more modest approaches to reduce government programs and jobs. Read more →
- ✋ Do not throw your scatz: Senator Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, has been accumulating some early endorsements of other senators while competing to be the next democratic whip. Read more →
That’s all of the politics desk for now. Today’s newsletter was compiled by Scott Bland and Bridget Bowman.
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