{
  "id": 11178569,
  "title": "Read the Full Transcript of Donald Trump’s 2026 Interview With TIME",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/read-the-full-transcript-of-donald-trumps-2026-interview-with-time",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T11:00:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Time",
    "slug": "time",
    "url": "https://time.com/article/2026/10/01/donald-trump-2026-interview-transcript/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 28, 2026, President Donald Trump sat down for an interview with TIME at the White House, discussing various issues such as the war with Iran, the artificial intelligence boom, the Federal Reserve, and the Supreme Court. During the interview conducted by TIME Senior Political Correspondent Eric Cortellessa and Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs, Trump shared insights about his dinner with Dario, his perspective on AI safety, and his thoughts on the media's portrayal of him.\n\nTrump expressed disagreement with Dario's views on AI safety, stating that they were much different than what is portrayed in the media. Despite their differences, Trump praised Dario, calling him \"a smart guy\" and acknowledging that \"maybe he understands a little bit differently than I thought, a little bit.\" The president emphasized the importance of regulatory compliance, warning that over-regulation could put AI companies out of business.\n\nTrump also touched on the progress being made in the field of artificial intelligence, highlighting the trillions of dollars being invested in the country due to its status as the most advanced and technologically sophisticated nation. He noted that while there are some negative aspects to AI, he believed that the potential benefits, particularly in the medical field, were significant.\n\nDuring the interview, Trump addressed concerns about his relationship with the media and his restrictions on access for some of his colleagues to the White House. He defended his stance, arguing that he respected the free press but did not condone \"fake news.\" Trump pointed to examples such as CNN and MSN, which he claimed had consistently reported inaccurately, calling them \"horrible people\" and \"fake news.\"\n\nRegarding the court's decision concerning access to the White House, Trump maintained that he was not ignoring the judge's order. He emphasized that the judge had focused on process and that previous rulings had been made by Trump-appointed judges. Trump remained resolute in his position, stating that he would not alter his approach based on the judge's order.",
  "summary": "The U.S. President discussed the war in Iran, press freedom, AI, and more ahead of the midterm elections.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}