Mr. Trump made the remarks in an interview with The Times, during which he also dismissed the investigations that have dogged his presidency, expressed optimism about reaching a trade deal with China and denied being at odds with his intelligence chiefs.

Here are five takeaways from the interview, and excerpts from the conversation.

Fact check: We assessed the president’s statements about trade, the military and the flow of drugs at the border with Mexico.

Background: The interview was arranged after Mr. Trump invited A. G. Sulzberger, the publisher of The Times, to an off-the-record dinner. Mr. Sulzberger declined, saying he would prefer an on-the-record interview that included two Times reporters.

The Daily: Today’s episode is about a discussion of the media during Thursday’s interview.

U.S. suspends arms control treaty with Russia

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the suspension of the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty this morning, based on the long-running accusation that Moscow is violating its terms. Russia has likewise accused the U.S. of breaking the accord.