President Trump just did an expanded photo op, taking questions from reporters at the White House
The President was asked about the higher death toll numbers for Puerto Rico; he defended the US response: "I think we did a fantastic job in Puerto Rico"
On the departure of his White House Counsel: "Don McGahn's a really good guy"
Q: Any concern about what he (McGahn) said to the Mueller team?
Trump: "No. No at all. Not at all."
Trump: "No. No at all. Not at all."
On trade talks with Canada, the President said negotiations "are going really well," as the Canadians look to join a new "NAFTA" deal with the US and Mexico
The President was also asked about comments today by Rep Ron DeSantis R-FL - Trump said he hadn't seen them, but expressed confidence that DeSantis would win in November in the Florida Governor's race
Trump on DeSantis: "He's an extreme talent and he will make a fantastic Governor of Florida"
Asked about stalled nuclear talks with Kim Jong Un, the President said, "I think part of the North Korean problem is caused by our trade disputes with China"
Trump: "I think the China makes it much more difficult in terms of our relationship with North Korea"
The President was also about his closed door comments to evangelical leaders this week, warning of violence if the GOP loses in November
Trump: "There's a lot of unnecessary violence all over the world - but also in this country - and I don't want to see it"
