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Press Gaggle: Donald Trump Speaks to Reporters After Marine One Arrival - October 5, 2025

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Donald Trump 00:00:00-00:00:15 (15 sec)

So we had a great day celebrating the Navy. That was amazing, actually, I think everybody would agree. There was nothing like it in the world, and we really -- when you saw those planes, the quality of the equipment, everything else.

Donald Trump 00:00:15-00:00:27 (12 sec)

We rebuilt the Navy, mostly in my first term, but we're doing it even beyond. So, uh, thank you all for being there. That was a great celebration today, right? Didn't you think? Okay.

Question 00:00:27-00:00:29 (3 sec)

Are you going to set a deadline for Hamas to release the hostages?

Donald Trump 00:00:29-00:00:31 (2 sec)

Yeah, we're gonna -- very quickly.

Question 00:00:31-00:00:31 ( sec)

What is --

Donald Trump 00:00:31-00:00:48 (17 sec)

We had some very good meetings. Uh, the countries of the world, a lot of the countries surrounding Israel, frankly, uh, Muslim, Arab and many others have had great meetings with Hamas. And it looks like it's working. So we'll wait for a little while, see how it all turns out.

Question 00:00:48-00:00:51 (3 sec)

When will the administration begin firing federal employees?

Donald Trump 00:00:51-00:00:57 (6 sec)

We're going to work very, uh, very quickly. I think it's gonna go very quickly. The meeting seemed to be very good. We'll find out. We'll let you know soon.

Question 00:00:57-00:01:01 (4 sec)

The rebels, the DRC, Democrats, Republicans of the Congo, they continue to feel a little --

Donald Trump 00:01:01-00:01:02 ( sec)

In Congo?

Question 00:01:02-00:01:03 (1 sec)

Yeah, they continue to feel --

Donald Trump 00:01:03-00:01:05 (2 sec)

Well, we're looking into that. We've heard that. Yeah.

Question 00:01:05-00:01:07 (2 sec)

What about the ceasefire?

Donald Trump 00:01:07-00:01:08 (1 sec)

We're gonna look at that, Yeah.

Question 00:01:08-00:01:13 (5 sec)

Mr. President, you said there was an attack yesterday night in the Caribbean. Could you give more details about that?

Donald Trump 00:01:13-00:01:15 (2 sec)

Uh, my people will give you those details.

Question 00:01:15-00:01:20 (5 sec)

Mr. President, will the administration begin firing federal employees at -- during this government shutdown?

Donald Trump 00:01:20-00:01:32 (12 sec)

That's taking place right now, and it's all because of the Democrats. The Democrats are causing the loss of a lot of jobs with their -- Uh, it's a shutdown. It's their shutdown, not our shutdown. It's their shutdown.

Question 00:01:32-00:01:33 (1 sec)

What agency --

Donald Trump 00:01:33-00:01:50 (17 sec)

And I hope everybody likes what's the Presidential Walk of Fame. You know that? Have you seen The -- It's beautiful, isn't it? Presidential Walk of Fame. Thank you very much. Uh, again, congratulations to the Navy. They did a great job today. Thank you very much.

Note 00:01:50-00:01:50 ( sec)

[Crosstalk]