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Trump Defends Actions Amid Iran Tensions, Faces 25th Amendment Threat

4/20/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump posted self-promotional messages on Truth Social during a week.
He defended actions in Iran, claiming U.S. naval forces intercepted an Iranian cargo ship.
He feuded with Pope Leo XIV, criticizing the pontiff's stance on his strategy.
After backlash, he deleted an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus.
As Iran peace talks falter, House Democrats propose invoking the 25th Amendment to remove him from office.

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U.S. President Donald Trump posted self-promotional messages on Truth Social during a week.
He defended actions in Iran, claiming U.S. naval forces intercepted an Iranian cargo ship.
He feuded with Pope Leo XIV, criticizing the pontiff's stance on his strategy.
After backlash, he deleted an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus.
As Iran peace talks falter, House Democrats propose invoking the 25th Amendment to remove him from office.