In a few weird moments, Trump revealed more than he intended in the Oval Office

President Donald Trump used an Oval Office event to promote the automatic enrollment of eligible children in his new "Trump accounts," part of a run of announcements the Independent describes as aimed at showcasing achievements before the midterms. Children born in the past two years will receive $1,000 deposits, funded by wealthy donors including Michael and Susan Dell. Trump, who the Independent says appeared tired and leaned on a large-print script, claimed kids could become rich by 18 and accused unnamed opponents of communist policies.

Senator Ted Cruz praised the president and the government-built app. Susan Dell gave brief remarks, after which Trump asked her husband whether she was considering a run for office. Trump and Cruz also joked about children claiming ownership of McDonald's. Trump handed out commemorative coins and pens to kids.

Taking press questions, Trump said Merrick Garland and a group of thugs had tracked his wife and son, and he criticized Joe Biden. He mentioned Vladimir Putin's birthday, Venezuela's prisons, and his own Nobel Peace Prize claim, with the announcement due Friday. Trump and his allies also pointed to praise for the accounts from Democrats such as Gavin Newsom and Adam Schiff.

Summarized by PolitiKool from The Independent’s reporting. Read the full story at The Independent →