President Trump raised concerns about NATO's priorities, immigration in Europe, and U.S. troop commitments during a press conference in Turkey.
President Trump raised concerns about NATO’s priorities, immigration to Europe, and U.S. troop commitments during a press conference in Turkey. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: During a press conference in Turkey alongside President Recep Tayyip Erdogan , President Donald J. Trump criticized NATO allies for their lack of financial contributions to the alliance and raised concerns about immigration and energy policies in Europe. He also suggested that U.S. troop commitments to Europe might be reconsidered. WHEN & WHERE: The remarks were made during a NATO meeting in Ankara, Turkey, with President Erdogan on Tuesday. KEY QUOTE: “If they’re not careful with those two things [immigration and energy], you’re not going to have a Europe…Open
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State of the Union: The White House earlier reinstated sanctions on Iranian oil. The post BREAKING: Trump Strikes Iran Following Hormuz Attacks appeared first on The American Conservative .
Editor’s note: This is a developing story. The U.S. military announced Tuesday evening it was “launching a series of powerful strikes against Iran” in retaliation for “Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz.” Posted to X at 5:15 PM Eastern Time, the announcement said the Iranian attacks were “unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire.” Minutes later, Trey Yingst of Fox News reported that “U.S. forces are currently striking southwestern Iran.” The memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed last month laid the groundwork for fully reopening the strait, which Iran effectively closed shortly after the war began. The MOU says Iran will work with Oman to…Open
Senate GOP leaders say they have spoken with Sen. Mitch McConnell in recent days, as speculation swirls online among MAGA influencers about the Kentucky Republican' s health. Why it matters: McConnell has been hospitalized for roughly three weeks, with very little information about his condition. Driving the news: Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and former McConnell aide Scott Jennings went public within hours of each other Tuesday, describing substantive, detailed conversations with McConnell in starkly similar terms. - "They had a lengthy and substantive conversation that covered a variety of topics, including national security," a Thune spokesperson said. - Barrasso and McConnell "caught up…
Senate GOP leaders say they have spoken with Sen. Mitch McConnell in recent days, as speculation swirls online among MAGA influencers about the Kentucky Republican' s health. Why it matters: McConnell has been hospitalized for roughly three weeks, with very little information about his condition. Driving the news: Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and former McConnell aide Scott Jennings went public within hours of each other Tuesday, describing substantive, detailed conversations with McConnell in starkly similar terms. - "They had a lengthy and substantive conversation that covered a variety of topics, including national security," a Thune spokesperson said. - Barrasso and McConnell "caught up…Open
