Trump Says Ceasefire With Iran Is Still In Effect—As We Shoot at Each Other.
Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect. Meanwhile, Iranian forces have hit U.S. troops more than 10 times since it 'started,' the war is past $25 billion, and Senate Republicans just jammed $1 billion for Trump's White House ballroom into an immigration bill. If you're not angry, you're not paying attention. This is a no-BS quick-blast briefing for the angry middle.
Trump told Congress the war in Iran was terminated. Days later, U.S. forces are still being attacked, gas is averaging $4.48 a gallon, the…
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→ Four things from today’s episode• Why Trump's 'ceasefire' is a Putin-style ceasefire. Iran has hit U.S. forces 10+ times since it started
• The real cost of the Iran war. $25 billion, no congressional approval, overwhelmingly unpopular
• Gas at $4.48 a gallon. up $1.32 from last year — while D.C. spends on 'dumb shit'
• Senate Republicans jam $1 billion for Trump's White House. • Senate Republicans jam $1 billion for Trump's White House ballroom into an immigration bill
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