Trump Claims He Does Not Care About Midterms During Iran Standoff
"They thought they were going to outwait me. You know, we'll outwait him. He's got the midterms. I don't care about the midterms."
About this episode
In this May 28, 2026 AM Update, host Emily Jashinsky covers multiple breaking developments across national security, health, and space policy. The lead story centers on President Trump's cabinet meeting where he addressed ongoing Iran negotiations, flatly rejecting any deal that would give Iran or Oman control over the Strait of Hormuz and threatening military action against Oman if it attempts to assert control. Trump declared he does not care about midterm election pressures and will continue operations until Iran abandons its nuclear program, describing the Iranian economy as in freefall with 250% inflation. The episode also covered a weekend security scare near the White House where a gunman opened fire while Trump was inside, killing one bystander before being shot by officers. Trump characterized the presidency as inherently dangerous and said he cannot dwell on threats or he would be unable to function. In health news, a major Cleveland Clinic study of over 12,000 cancer patients found GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic reduced cancer progression to stage 4 by up to 50% in lung cancer patients, with significant reductions also seen in breast, liver, and colorectal cancers. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer after leaving the DOJ and will return to the administration on the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. The episode concluded with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announcing a $20 billion, 7-year investment to establish a permanent moon base, awarding contracts worth hundreds of millions to Blue Origin, Astrolab, and Lunar Outpost for landers and lunar terrain vehicles, with the goal of returning astronauts to the moon's surface by 2028.
Key takeaways
- Trump threatened to blow up Oman if it tries to control the Strait of Hormuz during ongoing Iran negotiations.
- Trump stated he does not care about midterm elections and will continue Iran operations regardless of political consequences.
- Cleveland Clinic study found GLP-1 drugs reduced cancer progression to stage 4 by 50% in lung cancer patients.
- A gunman opened fire near the White House over the weekend while Trump was inside, killing one bystander before being shot.
- NASA awarded hundreds of millions in contracts to Blue Origin and others as part of $20 billion moon base initiative.
- Former AG Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer after leaving DOJ, will return to administration on tech advisory council.
- Treasury Secretary Bessant claimed gas prices are transitory and oil will drop below pre-conflict levels when Iran standoff ends.