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Trump: AI won't cause extinction, predicts Republican midterm win
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In a series of statements over the past 24 hours, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed no concern that artificial intelligence will lead to human extinction. He predicted a strong chance for Republicans to win the upcoming midterm elections. Trump asserted that the war with Iran will not continue until the end of his term and reiterated that the U.S. controls the Strait of Hormuz, which he now calls the 'Trump Strait.' He also claimed the U.S. has taken over Venezuela's oil reserves of 65 billion barrels. When asked about starting the war with Iran, Trump said he does not agree with the word 'regret' and would repeat his actions. Separately, two U.S. officials reported that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged Trump to launch strikes against Houthi rebels, but U.S. officials have communicated a directive to focus on Iran and avoid opening new military fronts. Trump denied reports that U.S. fighter jets in Jordan were damaged in an Iranian attack. Additionally, Trump proposed a $5,000 'Trump Dividend' for every American if Republicans retain Congress, suggesting it may not require congressional approval.
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AI Will Not Cause Human Extinction
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he is not concerned that artificial intelligence will lead to human extinction.
High Chance of Winning Midterm Elections
Trump expressed his belief that Republicans have a strong chance of winning the U.S. midterm elections.
Iran War Will Not Last Until End of Term
President Trump said the war with Iran "will absolutely not continue until the end of my term."
Reiterates "Trump Strait"
Trump stated: "We control the Strait of Hormuz; I call it the 'Trump Strait.'"
Reiterates Seizure of Venezuelan Crude Oil
Trump claimed: "We have taken over Venezuela's oil—65 billion barrels."
No Regrets About Starting War With Iran
Trump said he does "not agree with the word 'regret,'" adding, "If I had to do it again, I would do exactly what I did before."
Saudi Arabia Urges Strikes on Houthis
Two U.S. officials reported that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called Trump twice on Thursday, urging him to launch strikes against the Houthi rebels.
Avoiding Opening New Fronts
U.S. military and civilian officials have made clear to the Saudi side that Trump's directive is to "focus U.S. forces on dealing with Iran and 'defending' the Strait of Hormuz, avoiding opening new military fronts."
Denies Damage to U.S. Fighter Jets in Jordan From Iranian Attack
On September 10, Trump denied reports that U.S. fighter jets stationed at a base in Jordan were damaged during an Iranian attack. He called reports of damage to U.S. aircraft in Iran's most recent strike "completely false."
"Election Dividend" Does Not Require Congressional Approval
Trump previously proposed that if Republicans retain control of both the House and Senate after the midterm elections, each American citizen would receive a $5,000 "Trump Dividend." When asked by reporters whether this payment would require congressional approval, Trump replied: "We don't think so."
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