- President Donald Trump convened a cabinet meeting where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth offered effusive praise, comparing Trump to historical figures George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
- Trump reciprocated the praise, referring to Hegseth as “Central Casting” and stating, “He loves war,” while also using the outdated title “Secretary of War.”
- The meeting, initially scheduled for Camp David but moved to the White House due to “bad weather,” continued a pattern of cabinet members offering extensive praise to Trump.
- The cabinet meeting occurred amidst high-stakes peace talks with Iran, which appeared to be breaking down following renewed U.S. strikes and Iranian condemnations.
- Trump dismissed an Iranian state TV report about a draft agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz as a “complete fabrication” and affirmed his stance against easing sanctions on Iran or allowing Russia or China to take Iran's uranium.
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