- President Donald Trump has reportedly blunt message for people who would give him advice, according to reporting from The Wall Street Journal: “I’m the president and you’re not.”
- Trump is reportedly relying more on his gut instincts than on his advisors, leading to frustration among Republican leaders as he approaches the halfway point of his second term.
- His administration's memorandum to end the Iran war, cancellation of a DNI nominee hearing, and linking FISA reauthorization to the SAVE America Act have drawn criticism from Republicans.
- Trump also stated he "loved the inflation" amid the Iran conflict and dismissed concerns about Americans' financial situation, prioritizing preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
- Republicans, including Senator Ted Cruz, expressed strong opposition to the Iran deal and worried about the impact of Trump's decisions on midterm elections and legislative efforts.
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