1. Reiterates the call to open the Strait of Hormuz for "oil grabbing" —Trump wrote on social media: "Give us a little more time, and we can easily open the Strait of Hormuz, grab the oil, and make a fortune. It will be a 'gushing oil well' for the

2026-04-04

1. Reiterates the call to open the Strait of Hormuz for "oil grabbing" —Trump wrote on social media: "Give us a little more time, and we can easily open the Strait of Hormuz, grab the oil, and make a fortune. It will be a 'gushing oil well' for the whole world???" 2. Iran's downing of a warplane will not affect negotiations —In a telephone interview with US media on April 3, Trump stated that Iran's downing of a US warplane would not affect negotiations between the US and Iran. However, he refused to discuss the specifics of the US search and rescue operation within Iranian territory. 3. Praises non-farm payroll data—Trump posted that non-farm payrolls increased by 178,000 in March, and the unemployment rate declined. Everyone agrees that this is a good number, even the fake news media. Make America great again! 4. Attacks ABC reporter and third-rate anchor—Trump attacked ABC reporter Jonathan Carr, calling the network the worst and most corrupt in the industry. Trump also claimed that Carr's book about Trump was fabricated. 5. Boasting about creating a powerful engine of economic growth —Trump wished everyone a happy Easter and mentioned the 186,000 Americans who received private sector jobs in March. He claimed, "My economic policies have created a powerful engine of economic growth." 6. Mocking allies: Anyone want oil?—Trump posted a sarcastic message on Truth Social on Saturday, writing, "Anyone want oil?"