US President Donald Trump expressed doubts about Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi's ability to lead Iran should the current regime collapse, noting that while Pahlavi 'seems very nice,' he is unsure whether he could gain support within the country. In an Oval Office interview, Trump discussed the possibility of Iran's clerical government falling due to ongoing protests, but stopped short of endorsing Pahlavi as a successor.

Trump also weighed in on international affairs, blaming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the lack of progress in ending the war in Ukraine, and stating that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to make a deal. Domestically, Trump dismissed criticism from Republican lawmakers and financial leaders regarding his administration's probe into the Federal Reserve, urging party loyalty and downplaying concerns about inflation.

Looking ahead, Trump is set to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, whom he praised, and reflected on his achievements in office while managing expectations for the upcoming congressional midterm elections.