As tensions rise on the global stage, President Donald Trump had a busy day addressing everything from international conflict to higher education controversies—all while hosting Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the White House.
From sharp retorts to reporters to fiery words for world leaders, it was a day full of headline-making soundbites.
A Sharp Rebuke Over China Trade Talk Confusion
During a press session alongside the Norwegian leader, Trump didn’t hold back when a reporter questioned the status of trade discussions with China.
He firmly pushed back on the reporter’s claims that negotiations weren’t happening, saying, “You’ve got your reporting wrong.”
Trump insisted that meetings with China had taken place earlier that day, brushing off claims from China’s foreign ministry that suggested otherwise. “We’ve been meeting with China.
They had a meeting this morning,” he said vaguely, without naming the participants.
Greenland? “That’s for Another Day,” Says Trump
When asked about Greenland—yes, that Greenland—Trump quickly shut the question down.
“That’s for another day,” he said with a smirk, adding a cryptic comment about international peace.
He clearly had other things on his mind during his talks with the Norwegian Prime Minister.
On Ukraine: “This Is Biden’s War, Not Mine”
Trump didn’t mince words when talking about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
In his view, responsibility lies squarely with President Biden.
“This isn’t my war. This is Biden’s war,” he said, suggesting he’s doing damage control after others let things spiral.
He even threw it back to former President Obama, criticizing his handling of Crimea back in 2014.
Trump framed himself as the one now trying to extinguish a blaze he didn’t ignite.
Trump Insists He’s Applying Pressure on Putin
Following Russia’s latest deadly missile attack on Kyiv, reporters pressed Trump on whether he was doing enough to rein in Vladimir Putin.
His response? “You have no idea what pressure I’m putting on them.”
Although vague on specifics, Trump expressed disappointment in the overnight assault that claimed 12 lives.
He reiterated that negotiations are happening and called the missile strikes poorly timed, given current peace talks.
A Deal With Putin? Trump Thinks It’s Possible
In an evening interview, Trump doubled down on the idea that he alone could persuade Putin to cease hostilities.
“I don’t believe Vladimir Putin would be doing this for anybody else but me,” he said, confidently predicting a breakthrough in negotiations.
When asked if Russia was making any real concessions, Trump quipped, “Stopping taking the whole country—that’s a pretty big concession.”
Nobel Peace Prize? Trump’s All Ears
Trump lit up when a reporter broached the topic of the Nobel Peace Prize.
“I like that question,” he said with a grin, recalling his previous diplomatic wins like the Abraham Accords.
But he stayed modest—at least for now—saying he didn’t want to get ahead of himself.
Prime Minister Støre gave a diplomatic nod to Trump’s efforts, but declined to weigh in on whether he deserved the prize, pointing out that decision lies with the independent Nobel committee.
Atlantic Interview: “I WON!”
In a twist few saw coming, Trump revealed that he’s agreed to sit down with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor of The Atlantic—a publication he’s often accused of spreading “fake stories” about him.
He mentioned the infamous “suckers and losers” allegation and joked that this interview would be a kind of experiment to see if the magazine could, for once, “be truthful.”
Trump even teased the working title of the piece: The Most Consequential President of this Century.
Classic Trump, turning even his critics into a PR opportunity.
Fetterman to Trump: “Waste That S***”
Meanwhile, Senator John Fetterman made waves with his blunt advice for Trump regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
“Waste that s***,” he told The Washington Free Beacon, arguing the time for negotiations is over.
The Democrat and strong supporter of Israel dismissed fears of escalating conflict, saying experts have been wrong for years. His message was clear: take action, don’t hold back.
Trump Seeks Supreme Court OK for Trans Military Ban
On the domestic front, the Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to let it move forward with a controversial ban on transgender military service.
The policy, which has been challenged in court, is being defended as necessary to uphold “discipline and truthfulness” in the armed forces.
One federal judge had previously ruled in favor of trans servicemembers, warning the ban could damage their careers irreparably. But Trump’s team isn’t backing down.
Trump Unleashes on Harvard: “A Liberal Mess”
Trump also found time to fire shots at Harvard University, calling it “anti-Semitic” and “far left.”
He blasted the prestigious school for hiring a lawyer who also represents the Trump Organization—someone Trump now wants fired.
He accused Harvard of trying to appear patriotic only after his administration froze more than $2 billion in funding over diversity and curriculum disputes.
The university is currently suing the federal government, claiming the demands infringe on academic freedom.
Poll Numbers Dip—and Even Fox News Is Alarmed
Not even Trump’s usual allies could sugarcoat the latest polling data.
Fox News analyst Britt Hume called the numbers “a warning,” as Trump’s approval rating dips to 44 percent.
Hume pointed to unresolved trade issues and ongoing economic concerns as likely culprits behind the slide.
Trump’s Message to Putin: “Vladimir, STOP!”
In a final message posted to Truth Social, Trump had a clear and urgent plea: “Vladimir, STOP!” He condemned the recent missile attack on Kyiv and urged the Russian president to commit to peace.
“5000 soldiers a week are dying,” he wrote. “Let’s get the peace deal DONE!”