1. Trump Threatens Cuba Again – Following US military action against Venezuela and Iran, US President Trump threatened Cuba on the 27th, saying, "Cuba is next."
2. Trump Claims Profits from Venezuela Operation – US President Trump said on the 26th that the US military operation in Venezuela has brought huge economic benefits, potentially five times the cost of initiating the operation.
3. Trump Signs Memorandum to Pay Airport Security Personnel – US President Trump signed a memorandum on the 27th to pay salaries to airport security personnel who have not received wages since the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
4. Trump Threatens to Cut Spending on NATO "Protection" – Trump again criticized other NATO countries for refusing to participate in operations to secure the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to cut spending on "protecting" other NATO countries.
5. Trump Drifts Away During Cabinet Meeting – While addressing cabinet members and the media, Trump repeatedly mentioned his preference for marker pens, expressed admiration for the Treasury Secretary's glasses, and joked about running for president of Venezuela.
6. Continued Threats to Iran – US President Trump on Iran: We destroyed 97% of Iran's launchers. Iran must open the Strait of Hormuz. There are still “3,554” targets in Iran that the US needs to strike, and these will be completed soon.
7. Halting Offshore Wind Projects – According to the Financial Times, the Trump administration is attempting to halt the remaining US offshore wind projects, offering buyouts to companies developing these projects in exchange for their investments in fossil fuels.
8. Downplaying Stock Market Decline and Soaring Oil Prices
—Regarding the war and the stock market, Trump said he had originally expected a war with Iran to have a greater impact on the stock market. He said, “I thought it would fall more.” He added, “I also thought oil prices would rise even higher.”
9. Referring to the Strait of Hormuz as the “Trump Strait”
—Trump insists that Iran must open the Strait of Hormuz to allow oil tankers to pass in order to reach a peace agreement, referring to this crucial waterway as the “Trump Strait.” He then added, "I meant the Strait of Hormuz. Sorry, I made a big mistake."
10. Demands Additional Agricultural Aid for Farmers
—In a speech to farmers, Trump stated, "As far as you know, we've done a great job on Iran." He then demanded additional agricultural aid for farmers. Furthermore, Trump reportedly promised to reduce tractor costs and "eliminate a lot of ridiculous regulations targeting agricultural equipment."
11. Call with Indian Prime Minister to Discuss Middle East Situation
—Reports indicated that Trump spoke with Indian Prime Minister Modi about the Middle East situation, primarily focusing on the escalating tensions and particularly Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz. Other reports suggested that American businessman Elon Musk was also involved. Subsequently, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs denied Musk's involvement in the call between Modi and Trump.
