Trump reportedly frustrated as he waits on envoys’ judgment over Iran strikes – US politics live

Trump reportedly frustrated as he waits on envoys’ judgment over Iran strikes – US politics live

Trump’s decision to order airstrikes against Iran will hinge in part on the judgment of Trump’s special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner

During his State of the Union address tonight, Trump is expected to defend his record during his first year back in office. And he’s planning for a lengthy rehashing: “It’s going to be a long speech because we have so much to talk about,” Trump said.

Democrats are either attending in “silent defiance” or skipping the event, House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries said. Some are using their choice of guests to send a message, including by bringing survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse or people affected by immigration enforcement.

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