TRANSCRIPT: President Trump Welcomes Bongbong Marcos to the White House, 7.22.25
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Question: President Trump, President Trump sir. Your message to the people of the Philippines?
President Trump: We love them.
Question: Will you get a trade deal done –
Trump: And, we respect their leader greatly. This is their leader. And, he's very tough on negotiating, but that's okay [Inaudible].
Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.: [Laughter]
Question: President Marcos, think you'll get a deal done today, sir?
Trump: I think we will. [Inaudible]