President Donald Trump on Sunday called into question the future of Iran’s ruling theocracy after a surprise attack on three of the country’s nuclear sites, contradicting his administration’s earlier calls to resume negotiations and avoid an escalation in fighting.
“It’s not politically correct to use the term, ‘Regime Change,’ but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a Regime change???” Trump posted on social media. “MIGA!!!”
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NATO summit begins Tuesday: Trump and his NATO counterparts will meet to discuss a new defense spending pledge, though the event could be overshadowed by the Trump administration’s decision to strike Iran.Mahmoud Khalil released from immigration detention: The Columbia University activist was freed after 104 days of imprisonment as the Trump administration seeks to deport Khalil over his role in pro-Palestinian protests and espousing what it calls “pro-Hamas” language.Kilmar Abrego Garcia ordered to be released: A federal judge wants Abrego Garcia out while he awaits a federal trial on human smuggling charges. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will likely try to detain him upon release. The judge has scheduled a Wednesday hearing to discuss his release.
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