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Exclusive: Trump tells The Axios Show there are "no limits" to his power after Iran war

Exclusive: Trump tells The Axios Show there are "no limits" to his power after Iran war

Summary

President Trump said in an interview that there are "no limits" to his power, despite the outcome of the Iran war. He explained that he accepted a deal to avoid a global economic crisis, but he still views the war as a military success.

Key Facts

  • President Trump entered the Iran war demanding "unconditional surrender."
  • The war ended with a limited memorandum of understanding (MOU), not a full surrender.
  • Trump said he made the deal to prevent a global economic depression.
  • He claimed the U.S. military "defeated them totally" during the conflict.
  • Trump described carrying out a naval blockade that stopped all ships from passing.
  • He said continuing the war by bombing would have closed the Strait of Hormuz, stopping oil flow and hurting the world economy.
  • Trump privately worried about global oil supplies running low and the risk of an oil shock.
  • The deal was accepted because it avoided worse economic consequences, but he believes the war showed his broad power.
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