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Trump Schedules Beijing Visit, Dismisses Iran Offer, Munitions Adequate

5/13/2026

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President Donald Trump announced a Beijing trip to meet Xi Jinping, called Iran's peace offer “garbage,” and warned of renewed attacks.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the administration can escalate, retrograde, or shift assets as needed.
Pentagon comptroller Jules W. Hurst III reported costs $29 billion to date while Joint Chiefs chair General Dan Caine said the United States has sufficient munitions.

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President Donald Trump announced a Beijing trip to meet Xi Jinping, called Iran's peace offer “garbage,” and warned of renewed attacks.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the administration can escalate, retrograde, or shift assets as needed.
Pentagon comptroller Jules W. Hurst III reported costs $29 billion to date while Joint Chiefs chair General Dan Caine said the United States has sufficient munitions.