President Trump defended the war with Iran as necessary to prevent the regime from having a nuclear weapon.
“We cannot let lunatics have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said during remarks at the Villages in Florida.
Addressing the economy, the president acknowledged he expected more severe fallout.
“I thought the numbers would be much worse. I thought the stock market would go down much more. I thought the oil prices would go up much more,” Trump said, “But we have no choice. Whether it does or doesn’t, I have to do what’s right”. He said.
Trump also stated Iran’s military capabilities have been significantly degraded. The US naval blockade continues. President said he is not satisfied with the most recent Iran negotiation plan offered through Pakistan.