Iran war hits 6-month milestone with Trump's attention largely elsewhere
A number of U.S. lawmakers called on Donald Trump to end the war with Iran as it reached its six-month mark on Friday, while the U.S. president has given off mixed signals regarding the state of the conflict.
Fox News anchor Bret Baier swiftly responded to President Donald Trump's criticism of both Baier and a Truth Social reporter. Baier, Fox's chief political correspondent, directly challenged the president's claims about a recent Iran report on "Special Report." Baier emphasized that Jonathan Hunt, the reporter in question, is not a "flunky" but a skilled journalist.
He also clarified that the report did not suggest Trump wanted to meet with Iran, nor were there any negotiations. Instead, Baier noted that Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is seeking meetings with G-20 nations to pressure Iran, while Gulf State allies are working to persuade Iran to accept concessions. Trump and his team have long criticized media outlets for their coverage of the Iran conflict and the president's efforts to control the Strait of Hormuz amid rising gas prices.
The dynamic between Trump and Fox has been inconsistent, with the president previously targeting Fox's founder, Rupert Murdoch, during the 2024 election. Despite the past tensions, Trump has interacted with several Fox hosts and reporters and has appointed former Fox personalities to high-ranking positions in his administration.
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