“President Trump’s Politico Interview: Democrats Lost Control — I Took it Back”

“President Trump’s Politico Interview: Democrats Lost Control — I Took it Back”ContextThe article recaps key quotes from President Trump’s Politico interview as his second term nears the one‑year mark.Framed as Trump explaining how he “took back control” from Democrats on the economy, borders, and foreign policy.Economy, Prices, and InvestmentBlames Democrats for high prices, saying they talk about “affordability” but caused the problem; claims he is bringing prices down.Says he inherited a “total mess” with prices at an all‑time high; points to falling prices now, especially for energy.Cites $18 trillion in investment, including:Bottom line: predicts unprecedented job creation — “jobs like you’ve never seen in the United States.”America First & Foreign PolicyEmphasizes that when he travels abroad, it is only to benefit the U.S., e.g., “settling and solving” issues with China that have major domestic impact.States he has “no vision for Europe” beyond wanting it strong; his vision is America First and “Make America Great Again.”On Ukraine/Zelensky:Adds a personal note: “I hate to see young, beautiful people being killed.”Immigration, Borders, and DrugsDescribes the Biden period as “out of control”, with millions crossing the border, “totally unchecked and unvetted.”Claims now they “have nobody coming in,” and that media no longer talks about the crisis but should.On maritime drug smuggling:Immigration & Birthright CitizenshipSays he wants immigrants who “contribute.”Attacks a specific congresswoman (Somalia reference, “married her brother”), accusing her of only complaining.Argues birthright citizenship was intended for the children of slaves, not for wealthy foreigners who briefly enter the U.S. so that their children — and then entire families — can get citizenship.Healthcare & ObamacareCalls Obamacare a scheme to make insurance companies rich.Claims insurers have been paid trillions, not billions, under the system.Proposes cutting off money to insurers and instead paying funds directly to individuals, letting people buy their own healthcare, which he says “works like magic.”Accuses Democrats of blocking this reform because they are “corrupt” and “owned and bought” by insurance companies.Weaponization of GovernmentSays he is “one of the people that survived” government weaponization.Describes his administration as facing the “most weaponized government”, citing his own indictments.Claims he “came out good” — now back in the White House — but calls those who pursued him “vicious” and “sick people.”