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President Trump Talks China, Economy, and Family in Exclusive Interview

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March 20, 2025

In a wide-ranging interview on The Ingraham Angle, President Donald Trump addressed key issues including trade with China, economic outlook, and his family. Trump was direct in his remarks, emphasizing his approach to U.S. policy and his vision for the country’s future.

Trade and the ‘Liberation of America’

When asked about a potential summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump did not rule it out but emphasized a more pressing matter on the horizon.

“I wouldn’t mind a summit, but there’s going to be something else taking place. It’s called April 2nd, and that’s going to be tariffs. And China will pay, and other countries will pay. We’ve been ripped off by every country in the world, friend and foe,” Trump said. “On April 2nd, I call it the liberation of America. We’ve been the fat, dumb, foolish country that allowed everybody to rip us off, including our friends.”

He pointed to NATO as an example of this pattern, asserting, “Until I got involved in NATO, we were paying for the whole thing, practically.”

Economic Concerns and Recession Fears

With concerns about a possible recession growing, Trump remained confident about the economy’s trajectory.

“I think, if I didn’t get elected, our country would be finished, to start off with. Now that I did get elected, I think we’re going to have the strongest economy in the history of the world,” he stated. “I had that economy in four years, with all the harassment, with all the crazy people after me, with all of the things that went on, even with COVID. I had the strongest economy in the history of our country.”

He cited the stock market’s past performance, saying, “I had a stock market that went up 88 percent—88 percent, number one in history.”

As for fears of an economic downturn in 2025, Trump dismissed them. “We’re going to have the strongest economic country in the history of the world, of the planet.”

Interest Rates and National Debt

Discussing the national debt and interest rates, Trump criticized past trade policies and the financial burden placed on the U.S.

“We have to pay off our debt. We have to start paying it off. Look, we’re very under-leveraged when you look at the asset value of this country. But we’re over-leveraged in terms of cash flow. We’re going to have a big cash flow,” he said.

He emphasized the trade imbalance with Europe, asserting, “Look at the European Union. We can’t sell cars to them, but they sell millions of cars to us. They don’t take our agricultural product, but we take theirs. The days are changing. We’re not going to let this happen.”

Family and Barron’s Future

Trump spoke about his youngest son, Barron, and his children’s futures, highlighting their strengths in business and academics.

“Barron’s a very smart guy. But Eric and Don, Tiffany, Ivanka. They’re smart people. I’m lucky. Look, you have to be a little bit lucky, too. It’s not like that. But they seem to be very smart,” he said.

Asked about Barron’s potential career path, Trump suggested it may not be politics but rather technology. “Maybe technology. He can look at a computer. I’d try turning off his car, turn it off. I’d turn off his laptop. I said, ‘Oh, good.’ And I go back five minutes later, he’s got his laptop. I said, ‘How’d you do that?’ ‘None of your business, Dad.’ No, he’s got an unbelievable aptitude in technology.”

Thoughts on Sleep and Biden

In a lighter moment, Trump reflected on his own sleep habits compared to President Biden’s.

“The only thing I totally admired about sleepy Joe Biden is the following. He’d go to a beach, he’d lay down in a cot, barely able to get his feet through the sand. He’d lay down, and within minutes, he’s sleeping, and you have cameras watching him. I could never do that. I would never be able to sleep like that.”

Despite his demanding schedule, Trump noted, “I don’t sleep much. You don’t sleep much. A lot of people that love what they’re doing don’t sleep much, I find. So far, it’s been OK.”

The interview showcased Trump’s unwavering confidence in his policies and leadership. From tariffs to economic resilience, he emphasized a vision of American strength and self-reliance. As his political journey continues, his rhetoric remains as forceful as ever, positioning himself as a champion of economic and national interests.