Trump's Press Conference: From McDonald's and Iran to the Pope, Astonishes AFP

On April 13, 2026, former US President Donald Trump held a press conference in Washington D.C. He personally received a McDonald's delivery from DoorDash driver Sharon Simmons at the White House Oval Office. This was framed to promote his "tip tax exemption" policy, which he stated resulted in Simmons receiving $11,000 (approximately NT$350,000) in tax refunds. The press conference then shifted to other topics. A reporter questioned Trump about an AI-generated image depicting him as Jesus Christ, which he had posted and later deleted from his Truth Social account. Trump confirmed posting the image, stating he felt it depicted him as a doctor associated with the Red Cross, and that he "makes people better." Discussions also covered the Iran conflict, rising oil prices, and its impact on the US economy ahead of the November midterm elections. Approximately two hours prior, Trump announced sanctions on Iranian ports were effective. Recent US-Iran talks in Pakistan concluded without agreement. Trump claimed Iran was "very eager" for a deal to prevent them from acquiring nuclear weapons. He also criticized Pope Leo XIV, described as the first US-born Pope, for his views on Iran and other issues, stating he would not apologize. Finally, Trump addressed his policy banning transgender individuals from women's sports and gave the DoorDash driver $100 (approximately NT$3,200) from his pocket.