Trump: The US presidency is the most dangerous job in the world, and I worry about assassination

US President Donald Trump revealed his concern for his personal safety after surviving two assassination attempts, stressing that he deliberately keeps these fears out of his mind so that he can continue to perform his duties, describing the US presidency as "the most dangerous job in the world statistically." Trump said, in an interview with American media sources on Wednesday conducted inside the White House, in response to a direct question about whether he feared for his safety: "Yes, I worry about it, but you have to put it out of your mind, otherwise you won't be able to do your job."

Trump added that his experience after the two assassination attempts made him realize the extent of the risks associated with the position, pointing out that the presidency is more dangerous than driving race cars or bullfighting, according to him. The meeting lasted for about an hour, during which highly sensitive internal and external issues were discussed, foremost among them immigration, internal security, and crime, in addition to the economy, foreign policy, and his political future.

Regarding immigration, Trump strongly defended his administration's policies, stressing that illegal border crossings have reached their lowest levels in years, and that federal operations focus on those he described as "the most dangerous criminals," such as murderers and drug traffickers. At the same time, he acknowledged the need to adopt a "quieter touch" in some security interventions, after incidents witnessed in Minneapolis, while emphasizing continued firmness.

The US President touched on the events in Minneapolis and the shooting incidents that sparked widespread controversy, admitting that "what happened should not have happened," but he stressed his full support for law enforcement agencies, considering that any retreat from supporting them "means losing control of the state."

Trump also revealed that his administration is considering expanding its security interventions to include five new American cities, without naming them, explaining that he prefers this to be done at the request of state governors or mayors, rather than by imposing intervention by force. He hinted at major cities suffering from high crime rates, such as Chicago, stressing that his government is capable of "restoring security quickly."

On the economic front, Trump attributed the improvement in economic indicators to his administration's policies, speaking about artificial intelligence as a key driver of economic growth in the next phase. He also made indirect criticisms of the Federal Reserve's performance and independence.

Regarding foreign policy, Trump issued a strong warning to Iran, saying that its leadership "should be very worried," without revealing specific steps or measures, content to leave the door open for all scenarios. As for his political future, Trump avoided giving a decisive answer about whether he seeks to remain in power after the end of his current term, considering that ambiguity "makes things more exciting."

The US presidency is statistically the most dangerous job in the world. Yes, I worry about my safety, but I have to put that out of my mind to be able to work.