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Trump Promises Bullet, Market Dip to Block Iran Nuclear

5/13/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said he would “take a bullet” to block Iran’s nuclear weapon.
He said a stock-market dip is acceptable if it stops Iran from getting a bomb.
Trump warned Iran could use a nuclear weapon “within an hour” and called its leaders “lunatics.”
After the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, Trump said on “60 Minutes” he was not worried and praised Secret Service for apprehending shooter.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said he would “take a bullet” to block Iran’s nuclear weapon.
He said a stock-market dip is acceptable if it stops Iran from getting a bomb.
Trump warned Iran could use a nuclear weapon “within an hour” and called its leaders “lunatics.”
After the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, Trump said on “60 Minutes” he was not worried and praised Secret Service for apprehending shooter.