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Trump's Controversial Cabinet Remarks Target Venezuela, Iran, and Newsom

3/27/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump made controversial remarks about Venezuela and Iran at a cabinet meeting.
He claimed Venezuela intends to honor him with a statue, likening himself to Simón Bolívar.
He criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for limited support in the Iran conflict.
Trump derided California Governor Gavin Newsom, questioning his mental capacity and presidential suitability.
Trump boasted he excelled on a cognitive test he took three times.

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U.S. President Donald Trump made controversial remarks about Venezuela and Iran at a cabinet meeting.
He claimed Venezuela intends to honor him with a statue, likening himself to Simón Bolívar.
He criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for limited support in the Iran conflict.
Trump derided California Governor Gavin Newsom, questioning his mental capacity and presidential suitability.
Trump boasted he excelled on a cognitive test he took three times.