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MAGA backlash grows over Trump’s Iran ceasefire & threats 0 (0)

Right-wing MAGA influencers Alex Jones, Laura Loomer and Megyn Kelly are attacking President Trump’s threatening rhetoric and his ceasefire agreement with Iran. CNN ‘s Kasie Hunt leads a panel discussion about the MAGA fallout and how it may affect Vice President JD Vance’s potential 2028 presidential run. CNN’s Audie Cornish speaks with former Trump aide Mike Dubke and Democratic strategist Joel Rubin about the implications MAGA backlash could have on the midterm elections. 0:00 Alex Jones, Laura Loomer and Megyn Kelly lash out at Trump 2:10 CNN special correspondent says MAGA base is angry and divided over Iran 4:30 How [See More…]

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Do Trump’s threats to strike Iran’s infrastructure cross into war crimes? 0 (0)

Just five months after President Donald Trump and his allies appeared indignant over a video in which six congressional Democrats warned service members not to obey illegal orders, Trump is showing exactly what they were talking about. He’s set an 8 p.m. ET Tuesday deadline for Iran to agree to a deal and re-open the Strait of Hormuz. Otherwise, Trump has repeatedly said, he will strike Iranian infrastructure sites including power plants, bridges, oil wells and possibly others like water desalination plants in ways that could well amount to war crimes. 0:00 CNN This Morning panel reacts to senator calling [See More…]

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‘Ok, wow!’: Trump’s profane Iran threat stuns CNN panel 0 (0)

President Donald Trump issued a remarkable, profanity-laced warning to Iran, warning of severe military action should Tehran fail to make a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil thoroughfare. He said in a post to social media that Tuesday, “will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F**kin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH!”. 0:00 Jake Tapper reads Trump’s profane threat to Iran 0:44 Inside Politics panel gives initial reaction to Trump’s ‘over the top’ [See More…]

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Enten: How Trump’s Supreme Court visit actually went 0 (0)

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten runs the numbers on immigration-related polling after President Trump visited the Supreme Court during oral arguments for his effort to end automatic birthright citizenship. CNN chief legal affairs correspondent Paula Reid and presidential historian Douglas Brinkley say the Court’s skepticism about Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship points to a loss for the president when the ruling is made public this June. 0:00 Harry Enten on the odds of Trump’s birthright citizenship order becoming law 2:00 Public support for immigration hits a record high 3:17 CNN chief legal affairs correspondent reports on Trump’s trip [See More…]

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Enten runs all the numbers on Iran war: From Kharg to Trump 0 (0)

As his Iran war reaches a one-month crossroads, President Donald Trump argues he’s fashioning a way out — even if there’s no proof one exists. From approval ratings to record Google searches to economic impacts, CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten runs all the numbers on the Iran war. 0:00 Harry Enten identifies two key Iran-related terms being searched on Google 1:10 How much has the Iran war spiked gas prices? 1:56 The Dow Jones has entered correction territory 3:30 Public support for US ground troops invading Iran 4:40 War net approval rating a month in: Bush vs. Trump 5:58 [See More…]

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Bolton reacts to Trump’s latest Iran threat: ‘I wouldn’t recommend that’ 0 (0)

President Donald Trump said if Iran does not reach a deal with the United States and open the Strait of Hormuz, the country would conclude military involvement in the region by “blowing up and completely obliterating” key Iranian energy infrastructure. Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton reacts to the state of the conflict with Iran and President Trump’s latest threat to strike Iran’s critical infrastructure. Military analyst Malcolm Davis and Democratic representative Gabe Vasquez also weigh in. 0:00 President Trump issues a new threat to Iran 0:31 Bolton on whether Trump should order strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure 1:38 [See More…]

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The real consequences of Trump’s Iran war flip-flops | Fareed’s Take 0 (0)

CNN’s Fareed Zakaria compares President Trump’s chaotic Iran policy changes to Barack Obama’s flip-flop on his 2012 “red line” policy for Syria. Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), also weighs in on the Trump administration’s peace proposal to Iran, which is believed to include prohibitions on Iran having a nuclear weapon. 0:00 How does Barack Obama’s Syria flip-flop compare with Trump’s chaotic Iran policies? 2:00 Are Trump’s policies being graded on a curve? 4:02 How Trump’s Iran decisions have impacted US credibility 5:25 IAEA chief on Trump’s nuclear demands for Iran 8:20 Can Iran rebuild [See More…]

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Comedians size up Trump’s Iran ultimatum & Hegseth’s throttle | Have I Got News For You 0 (0)

Host Roy Wood Jr. and the “Have I Got News For You” panel take shots at President Trump’s ultimatum to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s preference to negotiate with JD Vance and House Republicans’ rejection of a DHS funding bill. “Have I Got News For You” regularly airs Saturdays at 9pm ET/PT and streams on HBO Max the following day. 0:00 Comedians on Trump’s claim that the US has already won the war with Iran 1:37 Trump issues an ultimatum to Iran and then changes his terms twice 4:14 Which Trump aides does Iran want to negotiate with? [See More…]

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Enten: Even Fox News poll shows Trump’s Iran war is unpopular 0 (0)

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten examines public approval for President Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict. Meanwhile, US lawmakers weigh in on Trump’s Iran war, and Republican Rep. Cory Mills (FL) argues that the military operation in Iran is not a war. 0:00 Harry Enten reacts to Trump losing support in new Fox News poll on Iran 1:32 Approval for Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict drops lower 3:03 Republican and Democrat House members comment on the Iran conflict 7:04 Would US troops on the ground in Iran mean war? Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #Trump #Iran #News [See More…]

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‘Really big signs’: Enten on FL Dem adding to string of special election flips 0 (0)

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten breaks down Democrat Emily Gregory’s win in the Palm Beach special state House election district that includes President Donald Trump’s Florida home of Mar-a-Lago. Also, Democratic and Republican strategists debate the impact Democrats’ special election wins will have in the 2026 midterm elections this Fall. 0:00 Enten compares FL Dems’ margin of victory in Trump’s home district to 2024 results 1:37 How are Democrats faring nationwide in recent special elections? 3:43 GOP strategist on how special elections may impact midterm races 7:59 Democratic strategist says the Florida House result is “a flashing red light” [See More…]