WATCH: President Trump “The 5,000 is going to happen 100%” - 9/13/2026

Overview

President Trump praised Ireland’s recent event/tournament as record-setting, said attendance was strong, and singled out the winner, Shane (Irish), as a standout player. He also described meeting with leaders, saying he “did a lot of business” and called the occasion festive.

Approval Polling in Ireland

When asked about Ireland’s low approval polling (around 20%), Trump argued that polls are “fixed,” implying only “legitimate” polls are accurate. He also claimed his U.S. approval ratings are “great.”

Economic and Trade Policy

Trump reaffirmed plans to cut off trade with countries that run trade deficits with the United States. He argued the U.S. should have surpluses—or at least break even—and said other presidents allowed “tremendous deficits,” claiming he will not.

9/11 Accountability and Saudi Arabia

Responding to families who asked him to help hold Saudi Arabia accountable, Trump said he would “look at it” when he returns and indicated openness to reviewing the request. He referenced releasing more records linking hijackers to Saudi Arabia.

9/11 Ceremony Criticism

Trump criticized AOC and another figure for laughing during a 9/11-related ceremony, calling it inappropriate for such an important moment.

Israel / West Bank Settlements

Trump said he would look into sanctions imposed by the UK and some European countries on Israeli settlers. He added that a European prime minister was expected to call him soon so he could review the situation.

Political Commentary and Race Updates

Texas (Ken Paxton)

Trump said Ken Paxton is doing what he needs to do, pointing to Paxton’s strength as a former successful attorney general and claiming the Republican convention helped him.

Illinois Governor

Trump said he likes the Illinois candidate, Bailey, praising the candidate’s ability to continue after a family tragedy involving a helicopter accident. He reiterated support for Bailey while discussing the JD Pritzk/Illinois situation negatively, describing Pritzk as a “disaster” as governor and tying the argument to crime outcomes.

Lindsey Clancy Pardon Consideration

Trump characterized the Lindsey Clancy situation as sad with “no winner,” saying it appears to be a state—not federal—matter. He expressed hope the parties can “work it out.”

Foreign Policy Incident

Trump was asked whether Iran’s claim that a vessel was struck last night involved the United States. He refused to say.

Election Strategy and Messaging

• Trump said it’s “too early” to judge support for JD Vance, but called him “terrific,” describing the campaign team as full of strong candidates.
• He defended removing a “whiskey tariff,” framing it as correcting unfair treatment versus other countries that had already received relief. He said the decision involved consultation with Shane and addressed EU-related unfairness.

“$5,000 Check” Pledge

Trump reiterated that the “$5,000” is “going to happen 100%,” arguing the U.S. is taking in “trillions and trillions” (including through tariffs) and that people deserve the checks after being treated badly by Democrats/Biden.

He compared the pledge to other large, seemingly impossible legislative efforts he claimed previously passed (including a “big beautiful bill” and “1776” for the military). He said he knows how it would be paid for, but said he opposes issuing the checks immediately—arguing Democrats could win, “throw out” the money, or be unable to pay.

Voting as a Referendum

Trump urged voters to treat the election as a referendum on his administration (or influenced by whether he’s on the ballot). He claimed Republican voters delivered historic results—citing high turnout, victories in swing states, landslide outcomes, and large county margins—and warned that if he’s not running, voters might not go out.

Ballot Speculation

He declined to speculate on whether his sons could appear on the ballot, only saying they work hard and are “great.”

Press Secretary Indication

He ended by indicating he may appoint or select a press secretary later. For the time being, he said they would use existing senior officials/secretaries, mentioning names such as Marco and JD, along with Scott and Howard.

Presenters or Contributors

• President Donald Trump (main speaker)