Trump Sends a Stark Message to Reporters as Tensions With Iran Grow

President Donald Trump sent a stark message to reporters Friday amid escalating tensions with Iran over its nuclear program.

He hinted that both he and journalists could be at risk if military action is taken against Tehran.

Earlier this week, Trump announced he was giving Iran’s leaders a limited time—just a couple of weeks—to reach an agreement with Israel and the U.S. about Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Tehran insists its program is peaceful, but the U.S. and Israel are skeptical.

In recent days, Israel has intensified attacks on Iranian nuclear and military sites.

These strikes have targeted Iran’s senior military figures as well as nuclear scientists connected to the program.

After arriving in New Jersey, Trump took questions from reporters, addressing the growing crisis and warning them about potential dangers.

A reporter asked if Trump feared Iranian proxies might retaliate with terror attacks against American targets overseas, according to the Conservative Brief.

Trump responded, “We’re always concerned about that, and we have to take them out and be very strong.”

He then added an ominous warning to the press: “You’re even in danger talking to me right now. Do you know that? You are in danger talking to me right now, so I should probably get out of here. But you guys are actually in danger. Can you believe it?”

Another reporter shifted the topic to NATO defense spending, asking if Trump still expected member countries to spend 5% of their GDP on defense.

Trump said NATO allies should meet that benchmark but that the U.S. should not necessarily do so.

He criticized Spain and Canada for contributing far less than other members, suggesting they rely on the U.S. for protection.

A subsequent question brought up reports that former Senator Lindsey Graham and ex-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo were in Ukraine, apparently encouraging Ukrainian forces to continue fighting.

Trump cautioned that people need to “be very careful with what they say” to avoid trouble.

Last week, Mike Pompeo warned that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which Israeli forces recently struck, operates terror cells worldwide, including in the U.S. He also pointed to Hezbollah’s activities as similar threats.

Despite the rising international tensions, Trump’s approval ratings remain steady. A recent Napolitan News Survey showed 53% of registered voters approve of his performance, up slightly from two weeks ago. His disapproval rating remained at 46%.

Voters continue to prioritize the economy and immigration as their main concerns, with 24% citing the economy and 23% mentioning immigration. Only 9% said war or international issues were their top concern.

When asked Thursday about Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s refusal to halt Iran’s nuclear program, Trump gave a brief but pointed response: “I say good luck.”

The president’s comments underscore the gravity of the situation and signal that the U.S. may be preparing for potential military confrontation if diplomacy fails. Meanwhile, tensions in the region continue to rise as Israel and Iran remain locked in a shadow conflict over nuclear capabilities.

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