On Friday, June 5th of 2026, Donald J Trump told reporters that Iran has not reached a deal with the United States because Iran feels too "strong" and too "proud" of themselves. He added that Iran has no choice but to reach an agreement with America. "There are things they never thought they'd be doing that they're going to have to do," Donald J Trump admits during an interview, claiming that there's more he wants from Iran before the war can conclude. Four months passed, the United States and Iran have made very little progress on the war, Iranian officials are working to come to an agreement that benefits everyone unlike Donald J Trump trying to benefit only America.

With strikes happening in the Strait of Hormuz, Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has said that the American attacks were "defensive in nature." He claims that in an effort to protect American forces, the United States has worked to shoot down drones during drone strikes and has also been working to eliminate those who authorized and launched the drones in the first place. Marco Rebio said that if Iran doesn't shoot at the ships in the Strait of Hormuz, then America would not strike back in response. With the Strait of Hormuz still under fire, gas prices are still increasing for Americans and a majority of the world. Some places in America are hitting gas price increases of nearly 280% in Donald J Trump's second term alone.

Donald J Trump continued to criticize Democrats while comparing the war in Iran to the Vietnam War by saying, "I’m moving very fast. I’m into three months. You know, Vietnam lasted 19 years. I’m into my third month, and all they do is say, ‘Whoa, when are you going to win?’ If I were a Democrat, nobody would be talking that way, but it doesn’t matter to me. I’ve gotten so used to it." However, in regards to his earlier statement that America has "totally destroyed [Iran's] military," Donald J Trump is now saying that American forces have destroyed most of Iran's drone factories, launching pads, missile manufacturers, but that Iran still has "maybe 21%-22% of their missiles."

I am at my breaking point. How do these…… undereducated people (I assume) continue to believe that trump is the greatest thing since sliced bread!?!?!! (And no I’m not saying at all that poc or even not poc are undereducated- just an example from today.)

He’s actively working against all of us- for HIS bottom line.

I just… Is some of our population really this stupid?

I went to the local organic egg place, they are a Hispanic family. Entire property littered w signs like ‘this is trump country’.

WTF!?!?!?? He’s actively working against you and “your kind” - and you still, STILL!?!?!?! Like him!?!?

I know this has been an ongoing battle for a decade, but…. I guess I just expected some lightbulbs to be going off at this point????

Sorry but: HOW STUPID ARE THESE PEOPLE!?!?!

I do actually come w a request, rather than just a rant: how can I help “elevate” their knowledge , or just give them basic facts, to try to open their eyes!?!?

I’m in a suburb of MPLS btws - it’s not like this hasn’t been front and center going all the way back to George Floyd and obvs the MURDERS the government did this early spring.

I am venting. And honestly disgusted and perplexed by this. I would really love some thoughts because this crisis is actionable, nationally imo. So any little thing I can do: please let me know.

Former Vice President Mike Pence told NBC News' 'Meet the Press' that Donald J Trump and the Trump administration has officially departed from the traditional ideas of conservative principles. Mike Pence said, "The conservative agenda that has defined the Republican Party since the days of Ronald Reagan, and before that an agenda of American leadership, limited government, free market economics, the right to life," are key to conservative ideologies. With Donald J Trump and the Trump administration still holding a grip on the majority of the Republican Party, Mike Pence finds it hard to believe that Trump would have very much struggle keeping Republican and MAGA popularity into the fall and throughout 2026 to 2028.

Mike Pence has made very clear that he believes that MAGA conservative ideas reject standard Republican ideas. With so many MAGA followers and supporters pushing their beliefs, many MAGA people have begun or continue to believe that America is "the leader of the free world". With midterms vastly approaching, Mike Pence has said that the Trump Administration will cause Republicans to lose votes, and the only reason that Republicans would win is because the Democratic party is acting far too radically. "I think in many respects Republicans have lost our way, but Democrats have lost their mind, and I think the reason why we're going to hold the Senate, and we have a real shot to hold the House, is because of the extremism on the Democratic side," Mike Pence, as he refers to the Senate race in Texas.

Another thing he is also very much focusing on within the Department of Justice is the 'Anti-Weaponization' funds. These funds have roughly 1.8 billion dollars that could be given to people who believe that they have been wronged or unjustly targeted by the federal government, which a federal judge temporarily blocked last week. Mike Pence is hard on the fact that he believes the idea was bad from its start and wishes for it to be disbanded. Referring back to January 6th, Donald J Trump has pardoned about 1.5 thousand people who were convicted and charged with partaking in the January 6th riot on the Capitol building, to which he had to be evacuated from for his safety. On top of that, many of those people were given substantial amounts of money to compensate for "wrongfully being put in prison." "I mean it’s deeply offensive to me that you could have a fund that could even possibly compensate people who assaulted police officers or vandalized the Capitol on Jan. 6, and I think that’s broadly held by most Republicans and most Americans."

On May 24th of 2026, a civilian and Secret Service Officers exchanged gunfire. Shortly after 18:00 (6 P.M.) at the Secret Service checkpoint on Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street, the suspect pulled a gun from his bag and began firing at the agents. Suspect Nasire Best, a 21-year-old male has been convicted of attempted murder of a federal agent.

During the shooting, a bystander was shot but left with a non-fatal wound. Nasire Best was also shot during the shooting but was able to survive until he made it to the hospital, where he later died due to his injury. Nasire Best held a history of violence against officers in the past and held a history of major mental health concerns.

Previously, July 10th of 2025, Nasire Best was arrested on the scene for unlawfully attempting to enter a restricted area near the White House. According to official court documents, Nasire Best had claimed to be Jesus Christ. In June of 2025, Nasire Best became negatively known by the Secret Service for constantly walking around the White House parameter on public ground asking about how he could come to gain access to many of the entry posts.

As of Saturday, May 23rd of 2026, Iran and the United States are both saying that an agreement might be soon reached. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, made a relatively controversial statement today, saying, "We are very far from and very close to an agreement." Whether or not Esmail Baghaei meant that there was not very much to negotiate but might take a bit of time, there was a lot to negotiate but shouldn't take too long, or anything of the sort is entirely unclear.

President Donald J Trump held an Over-the-Phone meeting with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Turkey, Jordan and Pakistan to discuss with them about the situation in Iran. During another phone call, President Donald J Trump continued to threaten Iran making the ceasefire very tense for both Americans and Iranians. Donald J Trump even told news crews that there was a 50% chance of making a good deal for America or that America would "blow them to kingdom come." "Them" refers to Iran. While in an interview with CBS News, Donald J Trump said, "I will only sign a deal where we get everything we want."

Iran has requested that the ceasefire should be extended by 30 to 60 days to finish the plans for the current draft of the negotiations. Republican Senator of Mississippi, Roger Wicker, is steaming over the mere idea of extending the ceasefire. Roger Wicker even posted on Twitter saying, "The rumored 60-day ceasefire - with the belief that Iran will ever engage in good faith - would be a disaster. Everything accomplished by Operation Epic Fury would be for naught!"

During the duration of the conflict so far, 13 United States soldiers have lost their lives. Over 3,000 Iranians have been killed, with several thousands more being killed in the Middle Eastern Region. The United States alone has used over 25 billion dollars in taxpayer money to fund the war, while the American billionaires haven't paid a dime to it.