Donald Trump (8:10)

People that were in jail for horrible, you know, they released jails Georgia from all over the world and released them, not just South America, all over the world, the Congo and Africa. Many, many people come from the Congo. I don't know what that is, but they came from the Congo and all over the world. They came in, opened their jails. Venezuela. Practically all of their prisoners released into our country. We took them because we had an incompetent administration called the Biden administration. And to think what they've done to our country. And I was elected to straighten that out, and I'm doing that. But we have activist judges that don't want murderers to be sent out of our country. They don't want killers and drug dealers and drug lords and people from mental institutions. They want them to stay in our country. I guess, I don't know, maybe that's.

Political Commentator (9:05)

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Donald Trump (11:08)

I have a signing with Rwanda and the Congo, so I'm a little out of my league in that one because I didn't know too much about it. I knew one thing, they were going at it for many years, and with machetes, it is one of the worst, one of the worst wars that anyone's ever seen. And I just happen to have somebody that was able to get it settled. I mean, just a brilliant person who is very comfortable in that part of the world. It's a very dangerous part of the world. They said, are you uncomfortable there? People are being killed, school children are being raided and killed. And I don't even want to say how, but as viciously as I've ever heard. Are you uncomfortable? No. That's the part of the world that I know. Very comfortable. Was able to get them together and sell it. And not only that, we're getting for the United States a lot of the mineral rights from the Congo as part of it. They're so honored to be here. They never thought they'd be coming to look, this is a very tough part of the world. They never thought they were just telling me they never thought they'd ever be coming to the White House. And they're so honored. And so we're going to give them a great big reception. But that's after many years of fighting.

Political Commentator (12:14)

A day before that press conference conference I just showed you, Donald Trump was asked about the details about the Congo Rwanda deal and the various groups and factions and what deal? Like who are you making the deal with, Donald? He had no clue who the who was, who was in control of Congo, who was in control of Rwanda. Just watch him have no clue. And he just like punts the question. Here, play this clip.

Donald Trump (12:40)

President There are a few unanswered questions remain in this deal. For example, will Rwandan on this deal, on this conflict, for example, will Rwandan.

Political Commentator (12:48)

Troops pull back from parts of Dr.

Donald Trump (12:51)

Congo and also will the M23 rebel group be allowed to remain in parts of eastern Dr. Congo? Do you have any answers to those questions? Let me ask you that question. You want to answer that one? It sounds like an interesting question for you. Go ahead.

Political Commentator (13:04)

Thank you very much. In the agreement we signed, we have taken the concept of operation for the neutralization of the fdlr, which is a vicious genocidal movement, and the lifting of run and defensive measures. So this was already signed last year in November. So we will implement it, this concept of operation to do both things, to neutralize. So you may also be saying, well, then why do you have those leaders over? He had the leaders over because it was Clear that America, when we pulled out all of our USAID and with our State Department cuts, Donald Trump believes he alone can fix it. And as long as he brings over the African leaders and sits them there and praises their ability to speak English, that's all that he needs. What's actually happening is China is doing what the United States used to do. So the way the United States did USI aid. China is doing bridges and roads as part of its new Silk Road program, and it is investing in Africa. It's building the state houses and capitol buildings and bridges and roads and ports and medicine, and it is infusing huge amounts of money. But here's what Donald Trump thinks he can do. He just, he just thinks he can say we treat Africa far from better than China and that that's just enough. Here, play this clip. Does this move by China influence your thinking, your approach to tariffs on the continent?

Donald Trump (14:36)

Well, we treat Africa great in many different ways, including with tariffs. But, you know, parts of Africa charge us tremendous tariffs, as you know, and they're going to be dropping those tariffs. They've already informed me they're going to be dropping those. But we treat Africa far better than China or anybody else, any places.

Political Commentator (14:55)

And I think James Wood has a pretty good analysis of this, of Trump's comment, we treat Africa better than China. Trump's new pitch minus the memory. Donald Trump just hosted the presidents of five African nations and he said, and as, as James Wood says, these are bold words from a man whose track record says the exact opposite. Let's take a short one walk down memory lane. Trump has never set foot in Africa during his first term and he hasn't again. He slashed foreign aid and wound down usaids on the ground operation. Liberia alone lost aid worth, lost aid worth 2.6% of its entire GDP, the highest U.S. aid share of any country. He once described African nations, along with Haiti as shithole countries. And now his administration is weighing travel bans on four of the five countries who just attended that summit. So why the charm offensive now? And the answer of the charm offensive is resources. And the reality is, is China is getting these resources. And China is withholding the rare earth minerals from the United States. From lithium and cobalt to manganese, gold, iron ore. These minerals are essential for tech, defense and clean energy. And China's already way ahead of securing them. Gabon has over 4.3 billion in Chinese investment deals. Guinea Basu's only highway built by China. China's infrastructure, political ties and investment footprint stretch across the continent. With no lectures or Deportation demands attached. Trump, meanwhile, spent the summit pushing safe third country deportation deals with immigration enforcement cooperation and asking African leaders to help round up visa overstayers in the U.S. he also bizarrely expressed shock that Liberia's president spoke fluent English, despite English being Liberia's official language and the country being founded by free American slaves. As Trump pitched a shift from aid to trade, his team quietly announced US support for a potash mine in Gabon through the dfc, a nod to what is really all about strategic extraction dressed up as diplomacy. And here's just to remind you what Donald Trump said to the Liberia president. Let's play it right here.

Donald Trump (17:23)

Well, thank you. In such good English. Such beautiful. Where did you learn to speak so beautifully? Were you educated? Where? In Liberia? Yes, sir. Well, that's very interesting. It's beautiful English. I have people at this table can't speak nearly as well.

Political Commentator (17:42)

So I mean, I think that track record speaks for itself. You can tell me what you think, but that's why we see Africa turning right now to China and turning to Russia, you know, and I think especially as it relates to Russia, there's a, there's a big Russia problem that I'll just explain to you as well right now that I think is deeply concerning too. And let me pull it up right here for you. Russia is expanding its propaganda network in Africa. State media, tass, the Russian propaganda and RT television are being used to spread the narratives of the occupying state. Russian propaganda is now broadcast in over 40 African countries, countries in six languages. Hostile media recently infiltrated Angola and Mozambique. Broadcasting is scheduled to begin in Ethiopia by the end of the year. RT's presidents on presence on the continent is growing. In just two years, the number of African partner channels has increased from 30 to 60. Russian TV also runs training programs for local journalists. In 2024, over 1,000 media workers were trained according to Russian standards. A full time training program has also been running in addis Ababa since June 2025. Such programs are expected to be expanded to other countries. The TAS news agency is also actively expanding its networks in Africa and plans to open correspondent offices in Ethiopia, Senegal, Algeria, Democratic Republic of Congo and other African countries. Recruitment of staff for these propaganda centers will be carried out under the control of the Russian Federal Security Services. So as the US is gutting programs that spread US messaging, other countries are coming in right now. It's just then that's be aware of what's happening Anyway, hit subscribe. Let's get to 6 million subscribers new by this merch drop Check out the latest Pro Democracy stickers, packs, T shirts, hats, sweatshirts and more, all@store.midas touch.com this.

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