Read the full transcript of Tony Dokoupil's interview with President Trump here
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Key Points:
- President Trump warned Iran about potential U.S. strong action if the country escalates violence, specifically mentioning the possible hanging of protesters as a red line that would provoke a response.
- Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling him a "lousy Fed chairman" and questioning his handling of interest rates and a costly Fed building project, while denying involvement in any investigation against him.
- Addressing the U.S. economy, Trump highlighted strong manufacturing growth, low inflation compared to the previous administration, and praised domestic job training efforts despite labor shortages in sectors like automotive manufacturing.
- On the death of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, Trump expressed sympathy for her family but defended the ICE agent involved, emphasizing the challenges faced by ICE in enforcing immigration laws amid
