Leavitt, Karoline – War Watch

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Elon Musk Joins in Phone Call Between Donald Trump and Narendra Modi
ByEdward Wong, Theodore Schleifer, Tyler Pager and Ryan Mac March 27, 2026

Mr. Musk’s participation was notable because it is rare for a private citizen to be on a call between heads of state. It also suggests that Mr. Musk is back on better terms with the president.

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How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War
ByMark Mazzetti, Tyler Pager and Edward Wong March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.

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How Long Will the Iran War Last? Trump Offers Conflicting Answers.
ByAishvarya Kavi March 10, 2026

Now 11 days into an expanding military campaign, President Trump and his officials have given conflicting indications on how long the United States intends the war to last.

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Whose Airstrike Hit a Girls’ School in Iran? The U.S. Says It’s Still Investigating.
ByShawn McCreesh March 4, 2026

The strike was one of the deadliest attacks of the American-Israeli campaign against Iran so far.

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Trump Stays Out of Public View After U.S. Launches Military Assault on Iran
ByZolan Kanno-Youngs March 1, 2026March 2, 2026

President Trump did not deliver a formal address to the American public to explain why the country was at war, a departure from his predecessors.

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‘Two Weeks’ Is Trump’s Favorite Unit of Time
ByShawn McCreesh June 19, 2025

“Two weeks” is one of President Trump’s favorite units of time. It can mean something, or nothing at all.

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