Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2026
September 25, 2026
The President. We're just comparing. Ours goes 250 years, which is great, and we're proud of it. But theirs goes 6,000 years. So there's a little difference between 6,000 and 250, but we're very proud of our 250.
The President's Meetings With President Xi Jinping of China
Q. What do you think was accomplished during the meeting with President Xi?
The President. Oh, everything. We had a great meeting. We had a really great meeting.
Great for everybody. Great for the farmers. Great for everybody.
Q. President Trump, did you discuss the war with Iran?
[At this point, the tour continued; no transcript was provided.] This is a great building. Great building.
Archivist of the United States Bradford Wilson. The ceiling is 75 feet.
The President. This is when they built them properly. Archivist Wilson. Yes, thirty—they built it—[inaudible]. The President. And now, when did they—when was it built? Archivist Wilson. Thirty—they finished in '35.
The President. Middle of the Depression.
Archivist Wilson. Yes, the whole Works Progress Administration. A lot of craftsmen.
The President. [Inaudible] Wow, great building. Just a great building. Thank you very much, by the way. That was great
Q. Did President Xi offer you anything——
U.S. Military Operations in Iran
Q. President Trump, did you discuss the war with Iran? During your discussions with President Xi, did you discuss the war with Iran?
Q. Did the offer you anything concrete?
Commercial Transit Through the Strait of Hormuz
The President. We did. We did.
Q. Do you think there will be progress made in the Strait of Hormuz?
The President. I think we're going to do great. [The tour continued; no transcript was provided.]
NOTE: The President spoke at 12 p.m. in the Rotunda.
Categories: Addresses and Remarks : National Archives and Records Administration, tour; Interviews With the News Media : Exchanges with reporters, Washington, DC; Meetings With Foreign Leaders and International Officials : China, President Xi.
Locations: Washington, DC.
Names: Wilson, Bradford; Xi Jinping.
Subjects: China, President; China, relations with U.S.; Iran, commercial transit through Strait of Hormuz; Iran, U.S. military operations; National Archives and Records Administration.
DCPD Number: DCPD202600640.