Trump says it's 'treasonous' to say US not winning war in Iran
Donald Trump claimed it is 'treasonous' to suggest the United States is not winning the war in Iran during a speech in Florida. The president asserted the war had already ended, despite previously issuing new threats to Tehran. Trump also promoted his fulfillment of a campaign promise to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits.
- ▪Donald Trump made the remarks at The Villages in Florida, the world's largest retirement community.
- ▪He declared that saying the U.S. is not winning the war in Iran is 'treasonous.'
- ▪Trump previously told Congress the war in Iran had ended, even after issuing fresh threats to Tehran.
- ▪He claimed to have fulfilled a 2024 campaign promise to remove taxes on Social Security.
- ▪No official declaration of war or active combat operations in Iran has been confirmed by the U.S. government.
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