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Trump Discusses Iran War, White House Makeover, and Supreme Court Regrets in TIME Interview
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Moneycontrol•02-10-2026, 15:45
Trump Discusses Iran War, White House Makeover, and Supreme Court Regrets in TIME Interview
- •Donald Trump expressed doubts about lasting peace with Iran, suggesting the conflict might not end peacefully and that annihilating Iran could create world peace.
- •Trump defended his extensive White House renovations, calling the building he inherited a "disgraceful dump" and detailing changes like gilding the Oval Office and adding a 90,000-square-foot ballroom.
- •He renewed criticism of Supreme Court justices Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett, whom he appointed, for frequently ruling against him.
- •Trump refused to commit to preserving the Kennedy Center, describing it as being in poor condition and stating he was "not committing to anything" while legal battles continue.
- •He indicated he would consider issuing pre-emptive pardons to members of his administration before leaving office, citing Joe Biden's past actions as a precedent.
Key Questions Answered
US President Donald Trump stated that he does not believe lasting peace with Iran may be possible, expressing an uncompromising tone during a TIME interview.
Trump criticized the three conservative Supreme Court justices he appointed, complaining that they had ruled against him too frequently on issues like tariffs and birthright citizenship despite receiving the position of a lifetime.
During his second term, Trump has overseen extensive renovations, including gilding the Oval Office, redesigning the Rose Garden, adding a Presidential Walk of Fame, and building a 90,000-square-foot ballroom addition.
