Trump’s Public Confusion Deepens Over Vance, Iran Talks, and Gas Prices
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The Daily Beast chronicles a day of mixed messages from 79-year-old President Donald Trump as he contradicted himself on JD Vance’s role in Iran peace talks—first saying Vance wouldn’t join, then noting he was in the air, then later seeing Vance’s motorcade at the White House—highlighting chaos around the Iran conflict. He also rejected Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s prediction that gas prices wouldn’t fall below $3 until 2027, insisting prices would drop “as soon as” the war ends, a claim set against reports of him screaming at aides. The piece frames this as signs of confusion at the White House amid a volatile war and slipping public support.
- Confused Trump, 79, Can’t Keep Plan Straight After Being Shut Out The Daily Beast
- Iran War Live Updates: Trump Officials and Iran Plan New Talks Despite Mixed Messages The New York Times
- Trump’s statements on Iran increasingly contradict each other The Washington Post
- JD Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan if Iran agrees to talks The Guardian
- Vance has not yet left for Iran talks in Pakistan, source says Reuters
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