Addressing business leaders in Tokyo, President Trump repeats, wants US Tsy’s Bessent as Fed chair, but he refuses — TradingView News

POTUS made his entrance at 7:45 pm to applause and cheers, and started speaking.

Herewith a few rough quotes, as always please check against audio/video

On war in Ukraine: “We will get it done too”

On meeting with President Xi: “It’s going to work out very well”

On Sec Bessent: “He soothes the markets. “

“I don’t soothe the market. I sometimes disturb the markets” he quipped. The President added that he was “thinking about” him for the Fed but added that Bessent does not want the job.

On Japanese PM: “She’s a delight”