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Press Q&A covers Ukraine diplomacy, acting DNI pick and automaker talks
Summary
Reporters at the event questioned the president about a possible Zelensky–Putin meeting, the proposed acting DNI Bill Pulte, and meetings with automakers; the president defended his nominees and diplomatic outreach while declining to give operational details on military actions.
During a press session following the announcement, reporters pressed President Trump on international diplomacy, administration appointments and domestic industry policy.
On Ukraine: A reporter said President Zelensky had written to Vladimir Putin asking to meet; the president said he welcomed talks and that he believed progress was possible. "I think it would be great if they met," he said, adding he believed the administration had influence in those discussions.
On the acting director of national intelligence: When asked about Bill Pulte’s nomination and pushback from some Senate Republicans, the president called Pulte "very smart" and of "high integrity," describing the role as acting and short-term and saying Pulte could be effective in the interim.
On foreign policy and Iran: Reporters asked whether the president would restart military action against Iran if U.S. troops were killed; he replied that such an attack would be "a good reason" to respond and discussed prior strikes and surveillance of nuclear sites without providing operational details. Journalists also asked about U.S. support for Ukraine and casualty figures; the president characterized the situation in broad terms and said he expected compromises.
On the automakers and right-to-repair: Reporters asked about a meeting with automakers and whether companies sought tariff changes; the president described a discussion about repair restrictions and said he planned to address issues that prevent people from fixing their own cars. Administration officials and allies said deregulation and tax changes were intended to spur domestic auto production.
The Q&A included questions on a mock-up $250 bill bearing the president's portrait and other topics; the president said he had heard of the mock-up and was honored but gave no policy commitment about currency redesign. The session closed after additional exchange on jobs and energy.
