Trump to meet cabinet at Camp David as Iran war drags on – US politics live
Summary
President Donald Trump is meeting his cabinet at Camp David to discuss how to handle the ongoing war with Iran and ways to lower gasoline prices before the November midterm elections. The conflict with Iran has lasted five months, causing rising gas prices and low public support. The Senate recently voted against a resolution aiming to limit Trump's war powers in Iran.Key Facts
- President Trump will hold a cabinet meeting at Camp David to talk about the Iran war and gas prices.
- This is Trump's third trip to Camp David during his second term.
- The war with Iran started with expectations it would last only a few weeks but is now five months long.
- Gasoline prices have increased due to the conflict, impacting Trump’s popularity.
- A Reuters-Ipsos poll shows only about 33% of Americans support the war in Iran.
- The US Senate voted 49-50 against a resolution to end hostilities in Iran, narrowly rejecting it.
- Trump announced a plan for the total disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, but Israel has not officially responded.
- Trump may delay the nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney-general until certain Republican senators leave office due to demands related to his IRS lawsuit.
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