# Donald Trump Interview | Lex Fridman Podcast ![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/qCbfTN-caFI/maxresdefault.jpg) ## Introduction [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=0s) - Some people refer to the interviewee as a fascist. [(00:00:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=1s) - The interviewee believes that medical marijuana has had amazing results, based on anecdotes from friends, acquaintances, and doctors. [(00:00:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=42s) - The list of clients who visited a certain island has not been disclosed to the public. [(00:00:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=54s) ## Psychology of winning and losing [(00:01:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=69s) - Champions in sports and other fields share a common trait of being exceptionally driven. [(00:03:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=210s) - While talent levels may appear similar, champions distinguish themselves through their unwavering determination and refusal to give up. [(00:02:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=170s) - There is no single personality type for champions, as some are known for their pleasant demeanor while others prioritize focus and intensity over social graces. [(00:03:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=194s) ## Politics is a dirty game [(00:03:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=231s) - To succeed in politics, one must effectively communicate their message and have a strong understanding of the direction things are headed. [(00:04:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=240s) - It is crucial to determine what platforms people are engaging with and establish a presence on those platforms to reach a wider audience. [(00:04:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=297s) - Platforms like the one mentioned have gained significant traction, attracting unprecedented viewership numbers, surpassing traditional media like radio and television. [(00:05:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=316s) ## Business vs politics [(00:05:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=328s) - Many successful business people aspire to enter politics but often lack the public speaking skills necessary to address large audiences. [(00:05:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=340s) - Transitioning from politics to business is also challenging, as different skills and talents are required for success in each field. [(00:06:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=402s) - Running for president, in particular, demands courage and the ability to connect with audiences, as it involves making difficult decisions and withstanding scrutiny. [(00:07:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=453s) ## War in Ukraine [(00:08:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=484s) - A deal to end the war in [[Ukraine]] would have been easier to achieve before the war began. [(00:08:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=528s) - The number of casualties in the war is likely much higher than reported, as buildings are being destroyed with people inside. [(00:08:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=535s) - The war in Ukraine must end, and the world is currently unstable due to a lack of American leadership. [(00:09:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=572s) ## Kamala Harris interview on CNN [(00:09:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=593s) - A recent interview was described as "softball". [(00:09:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=595s) - The speaker believes the interviewee should participate in more interviews and be challenged more. [(00:09:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=599s) - The speaker believes the interviewee performed poorly in the interview, characterizing it as having "multiple choice" questions. [(00:10:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=632s) ## Trump-Harris debate [(00:10:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=636s) - The speaker believes the war in [[Ukraine]] could have been avoided. [(00:11:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=711s) - The speaker believes the war in Ukraine could escalate to a third world war. [(00:11:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=693s) - The speaker believes the "stick" is generally more successful in negotiations, even though war is terrible. [(00:13:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=786s) ## China [(00:13:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=813s) - [[Japan]] is starting to rearm as a result of [[China]] taking over certain islands. [(00:13:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=813s) - There is a possibility of [[World War III]], and a plan is needed to stop the war between [[Ukraine]] and [[Russia]]. [(00:13:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=827s) - There is a plan to stop the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, and an idea for dealing with China. [(00:15:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=904s) ## 2020 election [(00:15:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=947s) - The 2020 election was fraudulent, and many people felt it was fraudulent and wanted answers. [(00:16:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=985s) - The best way to solve election problems is to use paper ballots, voter ID, same-day voting, and proof of citizenship. [(00:16:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=1003s) - The border crisis is the worst it has ever been, with millions of people coming into the country illegally, including criminals and people from mental institutions. [(00:17:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=1035s) ## Project 2025 [(00:24:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=1443s) - [[Project 2025]] is something that has been publicly discussed. [(00:24:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=1445s) - There is a suggestion that there are elements of Project 2025 that are disliked, and some elements that are more widely liked. [(00:24:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=1472s) - It is stated that Project 2025 is not connected in any way. [(00:24:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=1485s) ## Marijuana [(00:24:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=1492s) - Medical marijuana has been effective for some people. [(00:25:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=1505s) - Marijuana should be legalized with age restrictions and regulations. [(00:25:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=1527s) - A statement will be released regarding a specific policy on marijuana legalization. [(00:26:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=1605s) ## Joe Rogan [(00:27:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=1633s) - He does not know [[Joe Rogan]] well and only sees him at [[Ultimate Fighting Championship | UFC]] events. [(00:27:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=1665s) - He has no problem with Joe Rogan and thinks he is good at what he does. [(00:27:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=1676s) - He sometimes regrets things he reposts on [[Truth Social]]. [(00:29:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=1741s) - He enjoys using Truth Social and calls it his typewriter. [(00:29:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=1781s) - He often posts on Truth Social late at night. [(00:30:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=1802s) ## Division [(00:30:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=1854s) - The current administration is inept and will lead to the country's downfall if not replaced in the upcoming election. [(00:31:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=1863s) - Attending a gathering of Gold Star families at Arlington was not for publicity, and the families involved issued a statement confirming they requested the presence. [(00:36:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2187s) - Everyone has a right to their beliefs, and the most important thing is to do good in life. [(00:37:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2242s) ## Communism and fascism [(00:38:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2280s) - Price controls have been tried many times but have never worked, leading to negative consequences such as communism, socialism, food shortages, and inflation. [(00:38:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2318s) - The speaker believes that radical left individuals are an enemy from within and that their attacks justify a strong response. [(00:39:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2376s) - The speaker asserts that they maintained peace during their presidency, defeating [[Islamic State | ISIS]] and avoiding any new wars, a feat not achieved in 78 years. [(00:40:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2414s) ## Power [(00:41:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2496s) - The speaker believes that [[Hillary Clinton]] is "lucky" that he did not imprison her when he was in office. [(00:42:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2527s) - The speaker states that he could have taken action against Hillary Clinton but chose not to because he believes it would have been harmful to the country. [(00:42:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2540s) - The speaker believes that he is a victim of politically motivated investigations and that his opponents suffer from "Trump derangement syndrome". [(00:43:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2600s) ## UFOs & JFK [(00:43:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2616s) - There is public interest in the release of [[Unidentified flying object | UFO]] footage held by [[The Pentagon | the Pentagon]]. [(00:43:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2620s) - The possibility of pushing the Pentagon to release more footage was discussed. [(00:43:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2629s) - There have been requests to release more information about John F. Kennedy. [(00:44:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2642s) ## Jeffrey Epstein [(00:44:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2656s) - It is stated that many powerful and intelligent people were close to [[Jeffrey Epstein | Jeffrey Epstein.]] [(00:44:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2670s) - It is claimed that a list of clients who visited Epstein's island has not been made public but that it likely will be. [(00:45:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2701s) - It is stated that being frequently attacked requires one to not care too much about what people say. [(00:45:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2737s) ## Mortality and religion [(00:45:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2755s) - An individual expresses that they believe religious individuals may have an easier time coping with death. [(00:46:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2795s) - They state their belief that the [[United States]] was a better place when religion was a larger part of society and that the country is worse off without it. [(00:46:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2811s) - They express their love for the United States and their desire to see it prosper. [(00:47:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2832s) ## Lex AMA [(00:47:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2845s) - An expression of gratitude for the support received over the past six years of hosting the podcast. [(00:48:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2885s) - An explanation of the speaker's approach to conversations with world leaders, emphasizing a historical perspective and the pursuit of enduring truths over ephemeral controversies. [(00:48:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=2911s) - A reflection on the challenges and rewards of pursuing a career driven by passion, drawing parallels with the speaker's own experiences and offering encouragement to a listener facing similar anxieties. [(01:01:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCbfTN-caFI&t=3692s)