President Trump's Pre Super Bowl Interview With Fox New's Bret Baier, February 9th, 2025

2/09/2025
TIME MARKS:
0:00 - 0:25: Introduction and Trump’s Attendance at the Super Bowl
Bret Baier introduces the interview and asks why Trump wanted to be the first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl in person. Trump responds that he’s surprised no other presidents have done it, calling it an “iconic day” with two great teams, and expresses excitement about being there.
0:26 - 1:10: Super Bowl Prediction: Chiefs vs. Eagles
Baier asks Trump to pick between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles for Super Bowl LIX. Trump reluctantly chooses the Chiefs, praising quarterback Patrick Mahomes as a “great, great quarterback” who “knows how to win,” and mentions Mahomes’ wife, Brittany, as a “phenomenal wife” and a “Trump fan, a MAGA fan.” He also acknowledges the Eagles’ “great quarterback” (Jalen Hurts, unnamed here) but sticks with the Chiefs.
1:11 - 2:05: Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
Baier shifts to policy, asking about Musk and DOGE’s efforts to shrink government. Trump says he campaigned on this, praising Musk as “terrific” and expressing trust in him, noting Musk gains nothing personally and questioning how he finds the time. He hints at upcoming directives for Musk.
2:06 - 3:15: Plans to Investigate Department of Education and Military
Trump specifies his next moves, saying “maybe in 24 hours” he’ll direct Musk to investigate the Department of Education and the Pentagon for waste and fraud. He claims there’s “billions” in abuse at the Pentagon and calls the Education Department inefficient, promising significant cuts.
3:16 - 4:20: USAID Criticism and Government Waste
Baier asks about DOGE’s findings, and Trump targets USAID, calling it a “big scam” with “hundreds of millions” going to inappropriate places. He offers no specifics but insists it’s “crazy” and vows to address it, tying it to broader efficiency goals.
4:21 - 5:30: Canada as the 51st State
Baier asks if Trump’s talk of annexing Canada is “a real thing.” Trump confirms “yeah it is,” arguing Canada would be better off as the 51st state. He cites a inflated $200 billion annual trade deficit (exaggerated from real figures), framing it as a U.S. subsidy, and suggests annexation would benefit both nations.
5:31 - 6:25: Economic Promises and Bringing the Country Together
Baier notes “jittery” markets and asks when families will feel lower prices. Trump promises quick results on grocery and energy costs, then pivots to a question about uniting the country. He says “massive success” is the only way, citing a recent executive order on transgender sports participation as an example, claiming it protects women.
6:26 - 7:15: Closing Remarks and Transition
Trump wraps up by likening his early presidency to a “no-huddle offense,” boasting a long list of actions. Baier teases more of the interview airing Monday on Special Report, and the segment ends with Trump gesturing confidently as the broadcast cuts back to the pregame show.

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