He says he's not under midterms pressure. which means he is scared shitless about them.
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Trump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterm election pressure
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Gram Slattery
Thu, May 28, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
WASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was unconcerned about the political fallout of an extended conflict with Iran, and that Iranian leaders had miscalculated if they thought the November midterm elections would force him into a deal.
"They thought they were going to outwait me," Trump said at a White House cabinet meeting, referring to Iran's leadership. "You know, 'We'll outwait him. He's got the midterms.' I don't care about the midterms."
The president had initially said the war would last four to six weeks, but it is now approaching its fourth month. At times, he has suggested the conflict could end within days only to later suggest it could go on for some time.
Trump made the comments on Wednesday as he discussed how to end the conflict. His dismissal of midterm pressure could add to concerns among Republican allies already uneasy with earlier remarks downplaying the economic impact of the war on Americans.
Growing voter disquiet about high prices, especially for gasoline, has added to political pressure on Trump’s Republican Party, which is widely expected to struggle to keep control of the House of Representatives and possibly the Senate.
That unease was amplified by Trump's decision to endorse Ken Paxton, a scandal-plagued primary challenger, over incumbent Republican Senator John Cornyn of Texas.
Paxton, who was indicted for felony fraud and is being divorced by his wife on biblical grounds, handily beat Cornyn in a Tuesday party primary after securing the president's endorsement. Democrats now view the Senate seat in the solidly Republican state as competitive in November.
"Look at what happened last night," Trump said, referring to Paxton's win. "That was a prelude to the midterms."
During the cabinet meeting, Trump also referred to his construction projects in the U.S. capital. Some Republican lawmakers say these are a distraction from the more pressing economic issues.
A Reuters review of his public statements since January showed that the president has increasingly mentioned the White House ballroom, renovations of the Reflecting Pool and plans for a giant arch.
(Reporting by Trevor Hunnictt and Gram Slattery, editing by Ross Colvin and David Gregorio)
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Trump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterm election pressure
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Gram Slattery
Thu, May 28, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
WASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was unconcerned about the political fallout of an extended conflict with Iran, and that Iranian leaders had miscalculated if they thought the November midterm elections would force him into a deal.
"They thought they were going to outwait me," Trump said at a White House cabinet meeting, referring to Iran's leadership. "You know, 'We'll outwait him. He's got the midterms.' I don't care about the midterms."
The president had initially said the war would last four to six weeks, but it is now approaching its fourth month. At times, he has suggested the conflict could end within days only to later suggest it could go on for some time.
Trump made the comments on Wednesday as he discussed how to end the conflict. His dismissal of midterm pressure could add to concerns among Republican allies already uneasy with earlier remarks downplaying the economic impact of the war on Americans.
Growing voter disquiet about high prices, especially for gasoline, has added to political pressure on Trump’s Republican Party, which is widely expected to struggle to keep control of the House of Representatives and possibly the Senate.
That unease was amplified by Trump's decision to endorse Ken Paxton, a scandal-plagued primary challenger, over incumbent Republican Senator John Cornyn of Texas.
Paxton, who was indicted for felony fraud and is being divorced by his wife on biblical grounds, handily beat Cornyn in a Tuesday party primary after securing the president's endorsement. Democrats now view the Senate seat in the solidly Republican state as competitive in November.
"Look at what happened last night," Trump said, referring to Paxton's win. "That was a prelude to the midterms."
During the cabinet meeting, Trump also referred to his construction projects in the U.S. capital. Some Republican lawmakers say these are a distraction from the more pressing economic issues.
A Reuters review of his public statements since January showed that the president has increasingly mentioned the White House ballroom, renovations of the Reflecting Pool and plans for a giant arch.
(Reporting by Trevor Hunnictt and Gram Slattery, editing by Ross Colvin and David Gregorio)
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...And, now, ladies and gentlemen, introducing the Bengali Donald Dumb: An albino buffalo that is smarter and more civilized than the real dumb one in the Outhouse in Washington DC.
A sacrificial albino buffalo named after U.S. President Donald Trump is pictured at an agro farm in Narayanganj, Bangladesh, May 20, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain
DHAKA, May 28 (Reuters) - A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh - nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its distinctive blond tuft - has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention, a Home Ministry official said on Wednesday. The US embassy in Dhaka had complained to the Bengali authorities that DOJ might investigate them for attempted murder-by-proxy of the president because of the uncanny resemblance between the real Donald Dumb and a cow.
The nearly 700-kg (1,543 lb) animal, weighing slightly more than his human animal homonym, had already been sold for ritual slaughter when authorities stepped in, citing security concerns after a surge of public interest ahead of Thursday's festival. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed ordered the buffalo be spared, the buyer refunded, and the animal moved to the national zoo in Dhaka. "Donald Trump" will thus spend the rest of his days among his equals, though he will have no authority to issue executive orders.
"At the last moment, the decision was taken to spare the buffalo from sacrifice due to security concerns and the unusual level of public interest," a ministry official said. Crowds gathered at the farm where the Bengali jackass cow was held, with visitors travelling from far afield to see its blond fringe.
Albino buffaloes are rare in Bangladesh, where most cattle are dark, making it a standout during the peak Eid livestock season - though it was the nickname that likely saved its life. The real Donald Dumb had complained that this "white" buffalo had been discriminated against by the darker-skinned Bengalis, and offered to grant it asylum in the US like he has done for the white human animals of South Africa, the Apartheid racist neo-Nazi Afrikaners. The DOJ of moron Todd Blanche had threatened to sue the Bengali authorities for billions of dollars on grounds of slander and defamation.
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