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Donald Trump makes multiple claims on Iran, economy, and legal battles
Donald Trump stated that the oil industry would collapse without his intervention and urged for cheaper gasoline. He also claimed that negotiations with Iran were progressing, suggesting the Strait of Hormuz could reopen soon. Separately, Trump is appealing a federal judge's ruling questioning his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS concerning leaked tax records and a settlement. He also claimed to have cancelled what he described as the largest attack against Iran since World War II following diplomatic requests. Additionally, Trump is involved in appealing a civil verdict and his administration is appealing a court decision rejecting its expansion of mandatory immigrant detention.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 3 · Centre 11 · Right 4 n = 18
- Left (3): National Herald, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (11 votes, 12 outlets): Amar Ujala, Business Standard, Deccan Chronicle, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Navbharat Times, Telangana Today, The Indian Express, The Print, The Tribune
- Right (4): Aaj Tak, Firstpost, Republic World, Swarajya
- International (8): Al Jazeera English, Associated Press, BBC News, Bloomberg, Deutsche Welle, France 24, Reuters, The Guardian