FULL INTERVIEW: Donald Trump takes questions from NABJ panel

The interview begins with a tense exchange, highlighting the former President's contentious relationship with the media. The journalist addresses past accusations made by the President, including questioning the birthplace of rivals and controversial remarks towards Black individuals. The President defends his record, citing economic policies and support for historically Black colleges and universities, and criticizes the current administration's policies, claiming they have negatively impacted the Black community. He also expresses his belief that he has been treated unfairly by the media.

The conversation shifts to Vice President Kamala Harris, with the former President questioning her racial identity and suggesting she only became known as Black recently. He also speculates about her role in the administration, suggesting that she might be a token hire. The discussion touches on the issue of immigration, with the President arguing that it is detrimental to Black and Hispanic job opportunities in the United States.

The interviewee discusses the impact of inflation on the Black community, emphasizing the rise in living costs and the challenges faced by single Black mothers. The President criticizes the current administration's energy policy, which he believes is contributing to inflation and economic hardship. He proposes reducing energy costs as a solution and criticizes the absence of his political opponent in the conversation.

The discussion moves to the topic of police immunity, with the President expressing his support for law enforcement and suggesting that some officers may be unfairly prosecuted. He differentiates between malicious actions and innocent mistakes made by police officers in high-pressure situations. The conversation also touches on his views on the justice system and his recent legal victories.

The President explains his choice of J.D. Vance as a running mate, citing his personal story of overcoming adversity and his accomplishments. The conversation delves into the importance of family values and the President's views on the role of family in society, as well as the controversy surrounding Vance's past statements about childless individuals.

The interviewee addresses the issue of abortion, criticizing the Democratic Party for their stance and advocating for a return to state-level decision-making on the issue. He expresses his belief in exceptions to abortion bans and argues that the majority of Americans and Republicans align with this view. The President also emphasizes his commitment to less radical policies.

The President responds to concerns about his age and health, stating that he would step down if he felt his health was declining. He suggests that all presidential candidates should take cognitive tests to ensure their mental fitness for office, an idea he supports and has already participated in himself.

The conversation concludes with the President's views on the January 6th Capitol riots, his consideration of pardons for those involved, and his comparison of the treatment of rioters to other instances of civil unrest in the country. He argues against a two-tiered justice system and asserts his belief in the importance of law and order.

In the final part of the interview, the President outlines his immediate plans if he is elected, which include securing the border and focusing on energy policy to reduce costs and inflation. He emphasizes the importance of using domestic resources and criticizes mandates pushing for electric cars.