Key facts
- Donald Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that "Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this."
- Donald Trump confirmed reports that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "f***ing crazy" during a phone call about Israel's operations in Lebanon.
- Donald Trump claims he personally called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and convinced him to halt a planned invasion of Lebanon.
- U.S. officials are proceeding with an agreement that prevents government investigations into the past tax filings of Donald Trump and his businesses.
- The U.S. Justice Department has dropped a controversial plan for a $1.8 billion compensation program.
- Donald Trump stated that Iran has "already agreed" not to develop nuclear weapons.
- Donald Trump intensified his calls for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates.
- U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra shared a social media post from Donald Trump suggesting Canada become the "51st State."
- Donald Trump Jr. promoted cryptocurrencies and AI at a forum in Zurich.
- The Trump administration reportedly repaired 22 fountains and 28 statues in Washington, D.C. over the past 14 months.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly engaged in contentious communications with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, allegedly telling him "Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this" during a phone call concerning Israel's strikes in Lebanon. Trump also confirmed reports that he called Netanyahu "f***ing crazy" amid escalating Israel-Hezbollah tensions, urging him to stop the conflict. Trump further claims he personally intervened by calling Netanyahu to convince him to halt a planned invasion of Lebanon, though details on the context or outcome of this alleged intervention are not provided. These calls highlight public strains between the two leaders and Trump's assertion that Israel's actions are causing widespread animosity.
In other foreign policy claims, Trump stated that Iran has "already agreed" not to develop nuclear weapons, though he acknowledged the possibility of the country changing its mind. He also denied reports of stalled U.S.-Iran talks, asserting their continuous nature. Trump indicated that Iranian assets would remain frozen and sanctions would not be lifted until a peace deal with Tehran is finalized, clarifying that Lebanon is not a condition for any short-term agreement. He also enforced firm policies on Iranian proxies, describing them as arms of the Iranian regime posing a risk to America, and noted that Al Qaeda has its headquarters in Tehran. Trump denied promising to avoid initiating new wars.
Domestically, U.S. officials are proceeding with an agreement that prevents government investigations into the past tax filings of Donald Trump and his businesses, though specific terms remain undisclosed. The Justice Department's agreement to shield Trump from future audits of his past tax records will remain, while his "weaponization fund" is on hold. Republican lawmakers are seeking assurances that this fund is defunct before advancing an immigration bill. The U.S. Justice Department has dropped a controversial plan for a $1.8 billion compensation program, which critics had denounced as a "slush fund" for Trump's political allies. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed this decision. Trump continues to defend this "Anti-Weaponization Fund." Trump also intensified his calls for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, directly pressuring Governor Jerome Powell.
In other reported activities, U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra shared a social media post from Trump suggesting Canada become the "51st State," reviving past comments and potentially impacting diplomatic relations. Donald Trump Jr. promoted cryptocurrencies and the combination of blockchain and AI at a forum in Zurich, expressing optimism about his father securing a deal with Iran. The Trump administration also reportedly repaired 22 fountains and 28 statues in Washington, D.C. over the past 14 months. The President also posted a social media message criticizing Republicans as "unpatriotic."