The Ukrainian military claims it struck a Russian drilling platform in the Caspian Sea.

1. Trump launches lengthy critique of prominent hosts – Trump published a lengthy critique of prominent American hosts Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Candace Owens' criticisms of the war with Iran. 2. Warns Iran against charging tolls in the Strait of Hormuz – Trump: Iran had better not charge oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz; if they do, they should stop immediately. 3. Boasts of faster and cheaper repair of the Reflecting Pool – Trump claims he will work with Interior Secretary Burgoum to quickly and cost-effectively repair the Reflecting Pool between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, making it even more beautiful than when it was first built. 4. Condemns Iran's disgraceful actions in the Strait of Hormuz – Trump: Iran has done a very bad job, even disgraceful, in allowing oil through the Strait of Hormuz. This is completely contrary to the agreement we reached! 5. Attend MAGA Meeting First, Then Attend UFC Event – Trump will attend the MAGA INC. meeting on Friday at 6:30 PM ET (Saturday 6:30 AM Beijing Time) and will attend the UFC 327 event in Miami on Saturday. 6. Ask Netanyahu to Reduce Strikes in Lebanon – A senior official said Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, asking Israel to reduce its strikes in Lebanon to help ensure the success of negotiations with Iran. 7. Express Optimism About Reaching an Agreement with Iran – Trump said he is optimistic that a peace agreement with Iran is imminent. He added that it would be very painful if they didn't reach an agreement. Israel is reducing its operations in Lebanon. 8. Considering Partial Withdrawal of US Troops from Europe A senior White House official revealed that Trump is dissatisfied with the lack of cooperation from NATO allies on the security of the Strait of Hormuz and is angry about the lack of progress on his plan to acquire Greenland. He has discussed the option of withdrawing some US troops from Europe with his advisors. 9. His wife Melania denies connection to Epstein — First Lady Melania Trump stated that the lies linking her to Epstein must stop today. She has never had a relationship with Epstein, and he did not introduce her to Trump; these allegations are damaging to his reputation. Trump claims to know nothing about Melania's statement.

The preliminary reading of the University of Michigan Current Conditions Index for April was 50.1, below the expected 53.4 and the previous reading of 55.8.