- President Donald Trump doubled down on comments regarding Iran threatening U.S. cities during a Texas rally, emphasizing that he would never allow Tehran to attack the country.
- The White House and media defenders clarified that Trump was illustrating the potential threat posed by a nuclear-armed Iran rather than encouraging foreign attacks on American soil.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass strongly condemned Trump's earlier remarks at a Nebraska rally as dangerous and deranged.
- Public polling indicates that a majority of Americans currently oppose Trump's handling of the ongoing conflict with Iran.
- The seven-month war has resulted in the deaths of at least 18 U.S. service members, cost taxpayers over $30 billion, and caused domestic fuel prices to soar.
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