Trump switches planes amid Iran threats as US strikes again
Trump swapped his new Air Force One for the old plane leaving Alaska, and the US is bombing Iran for a second straight day — bad news for anyone hoping the conflict is winding down.
- Trump flew home on the old plane, with security concerns tied to Iran threats the likely reason.
- Trump keeps talking about being "number one on the kill list" for Iran and his odds of dying in office, raising questions about his state of mind.
- The US launched new strikes on Iran, framed as protecting shipping in the strait, while more than 20 Navy warships sit in the Middle East.
- Trump wants to push military spending to $1.5 trillion, a windfall for US defense companies.
- Oil prices are rising as the conflict escalates, and Pakistan is urging all sides to pull back.
Outlook: The Iran conflict looks set to widen, not end, with more strikes and higher military spending likely in the near term.