1. Using Bridge Strikes to Pressure Iran into a Deal
—Trump tweeted that Iran's largest bridge has collapsed and is no longer usable—and more will follow! It's time to get Iran to a deal before it's too late, lest everything that had the potential to become a great nation is lost!
2. Believes Mortgage Rates Will Fall After the Iran War—According to the Washington Examiner, Trump stated that he believes mortgage rates will fall after the Iran war, noting that it was "already moving in that direction" before the conflict even began.
3. Iranian Foreign Minister Mocks Trump: There Was No Oil or Gas in the Stone Age—Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that there is a significant difference between modern society and the Stone Age: there was no oil or gas being extracted in the Middle East at that time.
4. US Intelligence Shows Iran Still Retains Fully Functional Missile Launch Capability
—According to three sources speaking to CNN, recent US intelligence assessments indicate that after five weeks of continuous US-Israeli strikes, approximately half of Iran's missile launchers and thousands of drones (about 50% of the country's drone capability) remain intact, and most of its coastal defense cruise missiles are also undamaged.
5. Fire Attorney General – On April 2nd, local time, Trump posted on his social media that Pam Bondi, who had served as Attorney General for the past year, would soon be moving to a “needed and important new position” in the private sector.
6. Plans Further Cabinet Reshuffle, Lutnick on Tight Edge
—According to Politico, Trump expressed disappointment and dissatisfaction with Commerce Secretary Lutnick and Labor Secretary Dremer, and is considering further cabinet adjustments. Previously, Attorney General Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Noem had been dismissed.
7. 100% Tariff on Some Patented Drugs
—The Trump administration announced on Thursday that it would impose a 100% tariff on imported patented drugs unless pharmaceutical companies agree to a pricing agreement with the government or commit to domestic production.
8. Macron Criticizes Trump's Remarks for Weakening NATO Trust
—French President Macron criticized Trump on Thursday, saying the latter's questioning of the US's security commitments could weaken NATO. Trump intensified his criticism of NATO on Wednesday, saying he was seriously considering withdrawing the US from the alliance. 9. The states with the largest increases in gasoline prices across the U.S. are all states that Trump won the election – According to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA) reviewed by CNN, the seven states with the largest increases in gasoline prices over the past month are all states that Trump won in the 2024 election, including Utah, Arizona, and Florida.
