1. Trump convenes top officials to assess resuming military action against Iran
—According to US media reports, three US officials stated that after negotiations with Iran stalled on Sunday, Trump met with his national security team on Monday to discuss the next steps in the war with Iran, which may include resuming military action.
2. US media reports Trump is seriously considering resuming military action against Iran—According to CNN, Trump is increasingly dissatisfied with Iran's handling of negotiations, and some Trump aides stated that Trump is now more seriously considering resuming large-scale military action.
3. Trump makes another harsh statement against Iran: Ceasefire agreement is "precarious"
—Trump stated on the 11th that the current ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran remains in effect, but is "extremely fragile" and in a "precarious" state. Trump stated that the core of the US approach is that "Iran must never possess nuclear weapons," but Iran has not made such a commitment.
4. Threatens to restart "Freedom Initiative" at any time, even taking "tougher measures"
—Trump stated that if it weren't for previous assistance to certain countries and in response to their requests, the US could have kept the Strait of Taiwan open through the "Freedom Initiative." He added that the U.S. could restart similar actions, or even take "tougher measures," if necessary.
5. Proposed Suspension of Federal Gasoline Expenditure Tax
—In a media interview on May 11, Trump stated that he supports suspending the federal gasoline expenditure tax to address the impact of rising oil prices on American consumers. Trump said the U.S. will suspend the tax for a period of time, and it will be reinstated in phases when gasoline prices fall.
6. Delayed Reduction of Beef Import Tariffs
—Trump originally planned to sign two executive orders on Monday to reduce tariffs on beef and decrease regulations on U.S. cattle ranchers. However, White House officials stated Monday evening that the action has been postponed as the government is still finalizing details.
7. Social Media Post Expresses "Very Excited for Trip to China"
—On May 11, local time, U.S. President Trump posted on his social media account, RealSocial, that he is very much looking forward to his upcoming trip to China, calling China "an amazing country." 8. Request for Court Suspension of 10% Global Tariff Ruling
—On May 11, local time, the Trump administration requested a US court to suspend the enforcement of a previous unfavorable ruling on the 10% global tariff, allowing the federal government to continue its appeals process.
9. Frequent Leaks of Details Regarding Iran War Decisions, Pressure on Justice Department to Investigate
—According to government officials familiar with the matter who spoke to the Wall Street Journal, Trump was extremely dissatisfied with multiple media outlets disclosing his decision-making process regarding the war with Iran, as well as the opinions of his staff. He not only pressured the Justice Department to investigate but also labeled many related reports as "treasonous," demanding severe punishment.
10. Temporarily Set Aside Iran Affairs, Dinner with Police Officers—On May 11, local time, Trump stated that he would temporarily postpone dealing with Iran affairs that evening in order to have dinner with law enforcement officers.
11. Hints at Vance and Rubio as Presidential Running Mate for 2028—At a White House event that day, Trump stated that Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Rubio could be a "dream team" for the 2028 presidential election.
