Transcript - Press Gaggle: Donald Trump Speaks With Reporters Prior to Air Force One Departure - October 18, 2018 | Factba.se

Donald Trump

00:00:00 - 00:00:26 (26 sec)

Thank you. I'm going to Montana. We're doing a rally for Matt Rosendale, who's a fantastic man. And he's doing very well. And we will be talking some pretty tough things about Senator Tester, who has been a disaster, and a disaster, frankly, for Montana. So we'll see what happens there.

Donald Trump

00:00:26 - 00:00:34 (8 sec)

The economy is looking fantastic. Some great numbers come out and came out today. And I will see you folks on the plane, okay?

Question

00:00:34 - 00:00:38 (3 sec)

Mr. President, do you believe Jamal Khashoggi is dead?

Donald Trump

00:00:38 - 00:00:44 (6 sec)

It certainly looks that way to me. It's very sad. Certainly looks that way.

Question

00:00:44 - 00:00:47 (4 sec)

Can you comment on a shouting match between General Kelly and Ambassador Bolton in the West Wing today?

Donald Trump

00:00:47 - 00:00:51 (4 sec)

That, I had not heard about. No. That, I haven't.

Question

00:00:51 - 00:00:55 (3 sec)

Did you learn anything new from Secretary Pompeo today in your meeting?

Donald Trump

00:00:55 - 00:01:16 (21 sec)

No. Just that we're waiting for some investigations, and waiting for the results. And we'll have them very soon, and I think we'll be making a statement -- a very strong statement. But we're waiting for the results of about three different investigations, and we should be able to get to the bottom fairly soon. And I'll see you on the plane.

Question

00:01:16 - 00:01:22 (6 sec)

Mr. President, what are you considering for possible consequences for Saudi, based on those --

Donald Trump

00:01:22 - 00:01:29 (8 sec)

Well, it'll have to be very severe. I mean, it's bad, bad stuff. But we'll see what happens. Okay? Thank you. See you on the plane.