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Trump Addresses Iran Protests, Plans National Security Meeting

1/15/2026

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Trump Addresses Iran Protests

U.S. President Donald Trump will address protests in Iran from Detroit, focusing on the economy and telling protesters that "help is on the way."
After the remarks, he will meet with his national security team to discuss potential U.S. actions against the Iranian regime.
The administration is scrutinized over Venezuela after confirming a $500 million oil sale following Nicolás Maduro's ouster.
A briefing is scheduled for Thursday afternoon.

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Leavitt Discusses Trump

Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, will hold a press conference Thursday at 1 p.m.
She will address U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who seeks leadership after Maduro.
Trump has backed interim president Delcy Rodriguez instead of Machado.
Leavitt will discuss U.S. goals in Iran and Greenland and Trump's Great Healthcare Plan.

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Trump Addresses Iran Protests

U.S. President Donald Trump will address protests in Iran from Detroit, focusing on the economy and telling protesters that "help is on the way."
After the remarks, he will meet with his national security team to discuss potential U.S. actions against the Iranian regime.
The administration is scrutinized over Venezuela after confirming a $500 million oil sale following Nicolás Maduro's ouster.
A briefing is scheduled for Thursday afternoon.

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