He also discussed Mr. Elon Musk and speculation about Canada becoming a US state.
Here are some of his key quotes, ahead of his Jan 20 inauguration.
CANADA
Asked about his idea that Canada should be a US state, Trump said: "You get rid of that artificially drawn line, and you take a look at what that looks like, and it would also be much better for national security. Don't forget, we basically protect Canada. But here's the problem with Canada. So many friends up there, I love the Canadian people. They're great, but we're spending hundreds of billions a year to protect it. We're spending hundreds of billions a year to take care of Canada. We lose in trade deficits."
ISRAELI HOSTAGES IN GAZA
"All hell will break out. If they're not back by the time I get into office, all hell will break out in the Middle East, and it will not be good for Hamas, and it will not be good, frankly, for anyone. All hell will break out."
MEXICO
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Jail, caning for teen motorcyclist linked to LTA officer's fatal crash
Youth rode in a dangerous manner to evade officer who ordered him to stop
Workplace safety • Targeted efforts have been effective
We refer to the letter \"Take decisive action against illegal excessive overtime\" (Jan 13) by Ms Mizue Sauco of Transient Workers Count Too (TWC2).
Trump Relists Yemen's Houthis as Terrorist Group
Move is response to Red Sea attacks but aid groups worry about impact on civilians
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire set to be extended
The ceasefire agreement that paused the war between Israel and the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon will likely be extended when it expires next week, according to several people familiar with the matter.
Community Care Work Isn't for Slowing Down—It's About Stepping Up
The sector has fulfilling jobs and opportunities, but joining with the wrong expectations can lead to disappointment.
Purton Stands Alone At Pinnacle In Hong Kong
Aussie ace betters legendary jockey Whyte's record of 1,813 wins with Happy Valley brace
Microsoft Set to Gain from $677b AI Project with Zero Money
When US President Donald Trump joined tech executives on Jan 21 to tout a US$500 billion (S$677 billion) artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure project led in part by OpenAI, one question sprang to mind: where's Microsoft?
FILTERED OUT
The upcoming ban on beauty filters for teens, imposed by TikTok and Meta, is sparking a reality check as more are aware of their drawbacks
Yes, Trump Can Rename the Gulf of Mexico - Just Not for Everyone
Ultimately, it will matter from a strictly US perspective, but not much to the rest of the world, save for those wishing to curry favor with the new administration.
Real First to Generate €1 Billion in Revenue
Real Madrid became the first football team to register €1 billion (S$1.41 billion) in revenue in a single season in 2023-24, with the Spanish side topping the Deloitte Football Money League as the world's highest revenue-generating club once again.
