Trump Threatens To Blow Up Oman Amid Negotiations With Iran
Trump has made controversial remarks regarding Oman during negotiations with Iran, suggesting extreme measures. His comments come as his approval ratings decline and Republicans prepare for challenging midterm elections. The White House appears to be struggling with internal loyalty dynamics amidst these tensions.
- ▪Trump threatened to bomb Oman amid ongoing negotiations with Iran.
- ▪His remarks were made during a cabinet meeting that included discussions on a $1.5 trillion defense budget.
- ▪The political landscape for Republicans is becoming increasingly difficult as midterm elections approach.
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Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/Preview21Trump Threatens To Blow Up Oman Amid Negotiations With IranWill Saletan and Andrew EggerMay 27, 2026∙ Paid21ShareAndrew Egger and Will Saletan give their takes on Trump’s latest cabinet meeting spectacle, from his bizarre rant about the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, potentially bombing Oman, and Pete Hegseth pitching a staggering $1.5 trillion defense budget. As Trump’s poll numbers slide and Republicans brace for a brutal midterm environment, the White House still seems trapped in a reality-defying loyalty pageant.Leave a commentAs always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment.
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