POLITICS09/11/26

Trump's Fox News Midterm Interview

Trump told Fox News he'd block Democratic legislation and expressed no regret over the Iran war.

Photo: Daily Wire

FRAMING Axios emphasized Divided-Government Strategy; Daily Wire emphasized No-Regrets Mindset.

WHAT BOTH SIDES REPORT

▸Trump sat down with Laura Ingraham on Fox News's 'The Ingraham Angle' Thursday. — Axios, Daily Wire

LEFT / CENTER-LEFT

▸Trump vowed to 'be a blocker' and stop Democratic legislation for two years if they retake Congress. — Axios
▸The interview aired during the GOP's two-night midterm convention in Dallas, where Vance and Trump were expected to speak. — Axios
▸Trump also promised Americans $5,000 checks at the convention's first night. — Axios
▸Trump said the current election isn't as 'dire' as previous campaigns. — Axios

RIGHT / CENTER-RIGHT

▸Trump declared he does not believe in the word 'regret,' framing it as a personal philosophy. — Daily Wire

Trump Waives Russia Sanctions

Trump signed an executive order Friday waiving Russia sanctions under the Lindsey Graham-named law, drawing bipartisan criticism.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Saturday: Trump signs executive order waiving Russia sanctions and tariffs mandated by the Graham Act.

Sunday: Executive order signed two days before sanctions took effect

Left: A gift to Putin, a slap at Graham's legacy

Right: Energy relief, acting in national interest

VP Vance declined to endorse Netanyahu for reelection, one day after Trump backed him.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Monday: Trump endorses Netanyahu for Israel's Oct. 27 election, says U.S. may have to fight Iran alone without him

Tuesday: Vance declines Netanyahu endorsement one day after Trump backs him

Left: Vance breaks from Trump on Netanyahu endorsement.

Right: Vance: neither for nor against Netanyahu.

Katie Zacharia exits White House press secretary role after five days on the job.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Oct 10: Trump named Katie Zacharia as the next White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt.

Saturday: Press secretary resigns after five days

Left: Zacharia lacked polish and credentials.

Right: Media drove her out, Trump says.

Trump posted on Truth Social demanding New Mexico immediately change its name to 'New America.'

Left: Critics see partisan attack on a blue state.

Right: Trump touts higher home values with new name.