Wednesday, August 5, 2026

The day in brief

Trump campaigned in Las Vegas with a tax-and-economy speech, addressed Iran as facing a "final chance," and touted primary endorsement wins.

— In a Las Vegas speech, Trump promoted his economic and tax policy before a large crowd.
— In a Fox5 Las Vegas (KVVU) interview with Tom Durian, Trump discussed Iran, saying negotiations were "doing very well" a day after calling it the "final chance."
— Claimed a 28-1 record on prior-night primary endorsements, accusing "Fake News" of misrepresenting the results.
— Called Abdul El-Sayed's projected primary win "great news for the Republican Party," attacking him in personal terms.
— Attacked Wayne County (Detroit), Michigan as among the most corrupt voting areas, alleging more votes cast than voters.
— Promoted a CNBC interview of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent by Joe Kernen.

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Interview: Tom Durian of Fox5 Las Vegas KVVU Interviews Donald Trump - August 5, 2026

Tom Durian: Mr. President, thanks for giving us time today. I wanna get to you on Iran. 24 hours ago in the White House, you said this is the final chance. What has happened in the developments overnight? Donald Trump: I hear they're doing very well…

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Speech: Donald Trump Discusses the Economy and His Tax Policy in Las Vegas - August 5, 2026

Donald Trump: Well, thank you. Thank you, everybody. [Audience chants "USA"] Donald Trump: Thank you and congratulations on getting in because you got thousands of people outside and you got lucky. Would anybody like to give up their location to som…

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@realDonaldTrump· Aug 5

Watch CNBC's full interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

@realDonaldTrump· Aug 5

Scott Bessent interviewed by Joe Kernen!

CNBC — Watch CNBC's full interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Be…

@realDonaldTrump· Aug 5

Wayne County (Detroit) in Michigan is one of the most corrupt voting areas in the United States, if not the World. It is strictly Third World! Miracles happen in Wayne County, including more votes being cast than there are voters, by a lot. Therefore, the Communist, who is not liked in Detroit, is potentially in "Vote Counter" trouble. The Radical Left Socialist has a real shot, and don't discount…

@realDonaldTrump· Aug 5

Great news for the Republican Party. El-Sayed, a Communist loser who hates Jews and Israel, is the projected winner in his race with the Socialist. As usual, the Polls were way off on this one. She was not expected to do nearly as well as she did. Now, the Dumocrats crazy policies will only get worse!

@realDonaldTrump· Aug 5

I was 28-1 last night on Endorsements, and numerous of them were outliers, but if you studied the Fake News, you would think it was just the opposite, 1-28. All they talked about was the one, and that's why they call it the FAKE NEWS! President DJT

@realDonaldTrump· Aug 5