During an event that was rescheduled following a previous cancellation, former President Donald Trump alluded to a potential future presidential run. He was heard joking about serving a "fourth term" and was seen with a red hat bearing the inscription "TRUMP 2028." Trump also expressed his respect for "most" members of the media while simultaneously accusing many journalists in attendance of exhibiting "Trump Derangement Syndrome."
The former president has also initiated new tariffs impacting approximately 60 trading partners, marking an escalation in trade policies. Countries such as the United Kingdom and China will be subject to tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on all goods. These measures follow a Supreme Court ruling earlier in the year that deemed many of Trump's previous tariffs to be unlawful. It remains to be seen whether these new tariffs will face similar legal challenges.
Separately, the United States has finalized a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, permitting the kingdom to develop a civilian nuclear program. This agreement has drawn bipartisan criticism within the U.S. from lawmakers who have voiced concerns about potential nuclear proliferation in the Middle East. The motivations behind the U.S. involvement in this agreement are under scrutiny.