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Trump's Lavish Fundraiser Amid Escalating Iran Conflict

3/1/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a lavish fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago while announcing a war with Iran.
The event occurred as Iranian missiles targeted U.S. allies.
Trump admitted in a Truth Social post that American lives could be lost.
The MAGA base pushed back, with some former allies warning it contradicts his "no new wars" campaign promise, as U.S. military operations commenced with missile strikes across multiple countries.

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U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a lavish fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago while announcing a war with Iran.
The event occurred as Iranian missiles targeted U.S. allies.
Trump admitted in a Truth Social post that American lives could be lost.
The MAGA base pushed back, with some former allies warning it contradicts his "no new wars" campaign promise, as U.S. military operations commenced with missile strikes across multiple countries.