Trump confuses trans-athlete talking points

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-- Donald Trump prepares the public for winding down the Iran war while simultaneously threatening massive escalation over the Strait of Hormuz

-- Donald Trump claims on Truth Social that the United States is getting what it wants and will not need to bomb Iran, sending market surging while Iran denies talks taking place

-- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent struggles to explain administration policy when Kristen Welker asks whether Donald Trump is escalating or ending the Iran conflict

-- Donald Trump celebrates the death of former FBI director Robert Mueller, highlighting the contrast with earlier Republican condemnation of celebrating the death of political opponents

-- Gas prices surge 44% in two months after Donald Trump escalates tensions with Iran around the Strait of Hormuz, creating a self-inflicted economic crisis

-- Donald Trump falsely claims that CNN released a poll showing 100% support for him, illustrating how he invents statistics as the Iran war worsens

-- Donald Trump confuses his own talking points about transgender athletes during remarks to the Naval football team, revealing he cannot clearly explain the issue

-- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins claims food prices have mostly fallen despite ongoing high grocery costs, reinforcing a narrative aligned with Trump

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(00:00) Start (01:19) Trump prepares Iran war exit(08:24) Trump claims progress Iran denies
(18:36) Bessent struggles explaining Iran policy
(25:07) Trump celebrates Robert Mueller death
(32:05) Gas prices surge amid Iran tensions
(38:46) Trump invents 100 percent poll
(45:06) Trump confused about sports rhetoric
(51:39) Rollins claims food prices falling  

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