Trump Speaks Out: Dismisses Probe Knowledge, Defends Rate Motives

Well, it seems former President Donald Trump is quite adamant, pushing back hard against recent reports concerning a federal investigation into the merger of his social media venture, Truth Social. Specifically, he's denying any personal knowledge whatsoever about a probe that, let's remember, resulted in a fine for his SPAC partner, Digital World Acquisition Corp.

When a reporter, clearly looking for a definitive answer, pressed him on Tuesday about potential concerns regarding this investigation, Trump's response was, shall we say, unequivocal. He simply stated, quite plainly, 'I know nothing about it. You're talking about fake news.' It's a phrase we've heard from him many times before, isn't it, especially when he feels information is being misrepresented or fabricated.

But the conversation didn't stop there. The former president was then, rather interestingly, asked a question that touched on his past economic policies. The query was whether his consistent position on keeping interest rates low during his time in the Oval Office was perhaps driven by the financial health of his numerous businesses.

And again, his denial was immediate and firm. 'No, not at all,' he responded, leaving little room for ambiguity. He elaborated, explaining that his stance on interest rates has always, in his view, been about what's best for the broader economy. 'My position on interest rates has always been for low interest rates for the economy. And I'm still for low interest rates for the economy,' he reiterated. It’s a point he's made consistently over the years, signaling a deep-seated belief in stimulating economic growth through more accessible credit.

To be clear, he explicitly dismissed any notion of personal financial gain influencing his policy decisions. 'No, I had no motivation for my businesses,' Trump asserted, driving home his point. 'My motivation was for our country to do well.' So, from his perspective, it was always about the national economic picture, not the balance sheets of his various enterprises.