The AP examines how President Donald Trump presents setbacks, including the Iran war, as victories. It cites comments from Trump, administration representatives, former aides and analysts while describing the political and economic stakes of his claims.
NPR and CBS News focus on Trump’s announcement of a Strait of Hormuz blockade, with CBS also reporting plans to intercept ships that paid Iran; Reuters reports experts’ view that the blockade will be a major military endeavor. The Daily Beast centers its coverage on Trump’s reported threat toward Iranian civilization, while Newsbusters defends his military strategy against criticism from media commentators and Democrats.
Winner of the 2016 Republican Iowa caucus, which Trump said was stolen
ALSO MENTIONED Davis Ingle, White House spokesman who commented on Trump’s public statements; Hillary Clinton, Trump’s opponent in the 2016 presidential election; John Bolton, Former national security adviser quoted about Trump’s Iran war victory claim; Joseph McCarthy, Senator whose anti-communist hearings Roy Cohn promoted; Sarah Matthews, Former White House deputy press secretary quoted about Trump’s messaging
Winner of the 2016 Republican Iowa caucus, which Trump said was stolen
ALSO MENTIONED Davis Ingle, White House spokesman who commented on Trump’s public statements; Hillary Clinton, Trump’s opponent in the 2016 presidential election; John Bolton, Former national security adviser quoted about Trump’s Iran war victory claim; Joseph McCarthy, Senator whose anti-communist hearings Roy Cohn promoted; Sarah Matthews, Former White House deputy press secretary quoted about Trump’s messaging
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