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Trump Scheduled for Meet the Press Interview After Missile Intercepts, Iran Negotiations, and Cancellation of $8 Billion Fund
President Trump will appear on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday following a week of declining approval tied to rising gas prices and the Iran conflict. Senate Republicans split on multiple measures during the same period.
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President Trump is scheduled to appear on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday. The White House announced the appearance following military intercepts of Iranian ballistic missiles and drones targeting Gulf Arab allies. Negotiations are continuing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reforming Iran’s nuclear program.
The administration canceled an $8 billion anti-weaponization fund after a Senate vote this week. Senate Republicans split during the marathon session that also addressed plans for a 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom. President Trump selected Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated that any formal nomination would face a lengthy confirmation process.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, the presumptive nominee to replace Pam Bondi, faced Senate Republican scrutiny over the now-scrapped fund. Democratic nominee Graham Platner continues his campaign to unseat incumbent Sen. Susan Collins in Maine’s Senate race.
Platner has denied allegations of past behavior toward women and a sexting scandal. In the Meet the Press interview, President Trump stated that gas prices would go down when the war in Iran ends.
