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Trump on China: “We're a threat to them too” #shorts
60 Minutes· 2025-11-04 20:51
This trade war though was hurting Americans. I mean, our soybean farmers, China had stopped buying the soybeans. China was withholding these rare earth materials that you need for everything from smartphones to build submarines.>> Sure. >> What was the crucial thing. I mean, how tough of a negotiator.>> It was a temporary hurt. It was a hurt because uh I was taking in a lot of money from China. We were doing very well against China.And all of a sudden, they said, you know, we have to fight back. And so they ...
Trump says the U.S. should start nuclear weapons testing #shorts
60 Minutes· 2025-11-04 20:50
Are you saying that after more than 30 years, the United States is going to start detonating nuclear weapons. >> I'm saying that we're going to test nuclear weapons like other countries do. Yes.>> But the only country that's testing nuclear weapons is North Korea. China No, no. Russia's testing nuclear weapons.>> My understanding >> and China's testing them, too. You just don't know about it. >> That would be certainly very newsworthy.My understanding is what Russia did recently was test essentially the uh ...
"Dick Cheney's Heart" | 60 Minutes Archive
60 Minutes· 2025-11-04 18:31
Overview - The report discusses the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney at age 84 [1] - It references a 2013 "60 Minutes" interview with Cheney about his health [1] Program Information - "60 Minutes" is described as a successful television broadcast, starting in 1968 [1] - The show features investigative reports, interviews, and profiles [1] - "60 Minutes" consistently ranks in Nielsen's Top 10 after over 50 seasons [1] Digital Presence - The report includes links to "60 Minutes" on YouTube, CBS News, Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) [1] - It also mentions a newsletter and the CBS News app [1]
Dick Cheney: "The Vice President" | 60 Minutes Archive
60 Minutes· 2025-11-04 17:08
Taliban Situation - The Taliban is in terrible shape, having lost control over most of Afghanistan, which they previously controlled 90% of a couple of months ago [2][3] - The US air campaign was devastating to the Taliban, leading to their collapse and making them a far less formidable force [4] - The Taliban is in headlong retreat, demonstrating the Bush doctrine that harboring terrorists will have consequences [5][6] Military Operations & Objectives - The US objective in Afghanistan is to target Osama bin Laden and the al-Qaeda network, with the Taliban becoming a target for refusing to produce bin Laden [9][10] - The US is prepared to do whatever is necessary to achieve its objectives, but does not want to signal future military plans in advance [11][12] - The US has not had to put a large force on the ground to achieve these results [12] Osama bin Laden & Al-Qaeda - If one were Osama bin Laden or Moola Omar, one would be very nervous, having seen their organizations pounded and suffered significant casualties [13][14] - Osama bin Laden is likely on the run within Afghanistan, moving dramatically to stay ahead of advancing forces [18] - If the US kills Osama bin Laden, retaliation is a possibility [31] Security Measures & Threat Levels - The US government separates the President and Vice President, especially when the threat level goes up, to ensure continuity of government [25][27] - The threat level has clearly gone up in recent weeks, leading the US to believe there is a likelihood of an additional attack [30] - The US assumes there are still unknown al-Qaeda cells operating within the United States [33] Military Tribunals - The US President has approved special military tribunals for foreigners accused of terrorism, following the precedent set by FDR in World War II [18][19] - These tribunals are for non-American citizens who conspire to support attacks designed to kill thousands of Americans [20] Saddam Hussein & 9/11 - The US is interested in pursuing and exploring whether Saddam Hussein had anything to do with the attacks, but cannot say with certainty [21][22] - The meeting between Muhammad Ada and an Iraqi intelligence official is an interesting piece of information [22][23]
Are recent indictments Trump’s political retribution? #shorts
60 Minutes· 2025-11-03 17:29
Allegations of Political Retribution - The report discusses allegations that public figures who denounced a certain individual were subsequently indicted [1] - The individual denies instructing the Department of Justice to target these figures, claiming their actions were due to the targets' alleged corruption [2] - The report mentions that James Comey and Leticia James were described as "guilty as hell" before their indictments [3] Individual's Defense - The individual claims to have been indicted multiple times in an attempt to prevent them from running for president [4] - The individual asserts innocence and claims to have overcome the indictments [1][4] Key Figures Mentioned - James Comey, former FBI Director, was indicted and pleaded not guilty [1][3] - John Bolton, former national security advisor, was indicted and pleaded not guilty [1][3] - Leticia James, New York Attorney General, was indicted and pleaded not guilty [1][3]
Trump says he doesn’t know Changpeng Zhao (aka “C.Z.”), a man he pardoned #shorts
60 Minutes· 2025-11-03 17:26
So far this year, the president has pardoned or shortened the sentences of more than 1,600 people. The latest pardon was for a cryptocurrency tycoon who is known as CZ. The company CZ founded, Binance, helped boost the profile of the Trump family's crypto firm, World Liberty Financial.He plead guilty in 2023 to violating anti-money laundering laws. Right. >> The government at the time said that CZ had caused significant harm to US national security essentially by allowing terrorist groups like Hamas to move ...
Trump: “If I wanted to, I could” send the military to U.S. cities #shorts
60 Minutes· 2025-11-03 17:26
This past Tuesday while speaking to American troops in Japan, you talked about US cities. They're having trouble with crime. And you said, "If we need more than the National Guard, we'll send more than the National Guard." What does that mean, send more than the National Guard.>> Well, if you had to send in the Army or if you had to send in the Marines, I'd do that in a heartbeat. You know, you have a thing called the Insurrection Act. You know that, right.Do you know that I could use that immediately and n ...
Trump on the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs #shorts
60 Minutes· 2025-11-03 17:25
on the economy. The signature part of your economic plan is tariffs. The Supreme Court is going to hear arguments this week on whether you have the authority to impose these sweeping tariffs without congressional approval.The lower courts have ruled against you. That's why it's in the Supreme Court right now. >> Very close rulings.Yeah. >> What happens to your economic plan if the Supreme Court invalidates your tariffs. >> I think our country will be immeasurably hurt. I think our economy will go to hell.Lo ...
Trump calls for ending the filibuster #shorts
60 Minutes· 2025-11-03 17:24
You have helped end these government shutdowns in the past when they came about and you did it by bringing >> very good at it. But I'm not going to do it by I'm not going to do it by extortion. I'm not going to do it by being extorted by the Democrats who have lost their way.There's something wrong with these people. So then what happens under the troops don't get a paycheck. >> Schumer is a basket case and he has nothing to lose.He's become I just left Japan. He's become a kamicazi pilot. >> Sounds like it ...
Trump on the government shutdown #shorts
60 Minutes· 2025-11-03 17:24
We are now approaching the longest shutdown in American history. >> Democrat's fault. >> Under your presidency, we're talking about more than a million federal workers who are not getting a paycheck, including our air traffic controllers.You see, there's traffic snarls out at the airports. Now, this weekend, food aid for more than 42 million Americans is set to expire. What are you doing as president to end the shutdown.>> All we're doing is we keep voting. I mean, the Republicans are voting almost unanimou ...