USA Vice President Vance asked whether President Trump is 'soft' on Mamdani: ‘TOUGH QUESTION’.

The relationship between President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shifted dramatically from open hostility to a pragmatic, surprisingly cordial working relationship.

Campaign hostility (2025)

During Mamdani’s 2025 mayoral campaign, Trump repeatedly attacked him as a “communist,” “100% Communist Lunatic,” and “total nut job.” He endorsed another candidate, threatened to withhold federal funding from New York, and made other aggressive statements. Mamdani, a democratic socialist, criticized Trump as a “fascist” and “despot.”

Pivot after the election

Their first face-to-face meeting on November 21, 2025, in the Oval Office was unexpectedly warm. Trump praised Mamdani, said “the better he does, the happier I am,” and indicated he would feel comfortable living in New York under Mamdani’s leadership. Both highlighted shared goals around affordability, housing, and public safety in Trump’s hometown. Trump even joked about past insults (including being called a fascist).

Ongoing cooperation

They have met at least three times since then, including a September 21, 2026 meeting at Gracie Mansion (the mayor’s residence). They remain in contact about practical issues, especially a major proposed housing development at Sunnyside Yard in Queens that would need federal involvement. Trump has publicly said he wants Mamdani to be a “great mayor” and that he has “great potential.” Mamdani has described the relationship as focused on delivering for New Yorkers despite many disagreements (particularly on immigration).

In short, the dynamic is driven more by practical interests in New York City’s success than by ideological alignment. It has drawn attention (and some skepticism) within Republican circles, including recent questions from Vice President JD Vance about whether Trump is being “soft” on Mamdani.

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BREAKING: New economic numbers give GOP 'MAJOR' midterm boost.

The just-released Q3 2026 GDP growth figure of 3.4%—beating expectations of 3.2% and accelerating from Q2's 2.2%—as a major midterm boost for Republicans days before the November 3 elections.

Strong consumer spending and AI-driven business investment drove the GDP surge, offering positive economic news for the GOP, though it contrasts with ongoing voter concerns over 3.7% inflation, high energy prices, and weak September job gains of only 29,000.

The timing aligns with Republican campaigning on economic strength, yet recent polls show Democrats favored to flip the House amid low consumer sentiment and focus on cost-of-living issues.

JUST IN: USA Vice President Vance sends letter to Iranian hardliner ahead of possible strikes.

 I want the USA to finish the job. 

That means destroying Iran and putting in new Iranian leadership.

It is a waste of time to try to negotiate with the current hardline leaders in Iran.

VP JD Vance's letter to Iranian hardliner Mohsen Rezaei, framing it as a prelude to possible US strikes while advocating for the US to "finish the job" by destroying Iran's current leadership and installing new rulers.

The letter, sent recently per WSJ and other outlets, explores a negotiation framework to avert further military action post-midterms, with Vance stressing nuclear discussions; Trump described the contact as focused on medical supplies.

Posted today by a MAGA supporter, the content reflects hawkish views prioritizing regime change over talks amid ongoing US-Iran tensions involving nuclear issues and regional conflicts.

Jeff Paul gives the latest on reported preparations for U.S.-Israeli operations in Iran following elections in both countries. Israeli U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon joins 'America Reports' to provide analysis.

 

JUST IN: USA reportedly warns Gulf allies on NEW Iran strikes.

The USA Gulf military strategy in late 2026 centers on sustaining pressure on Iran through a naval blockade of Iranian ports, freedom-of-navigation operations in the Strait of Hormuz, selective strikes to degrade Iranian reconstitution, and readiness for a potential short, high-intensity campaign after the November 3 midterm elections—while reducing exposure of fixed bases and coordinating with Gulf partners. 

The conflict framework traces to Operation Epic Fury (US-Israeli strikes starting late February 2026), followed by an April ceasefire that gave way to a US naval blockade of Iranian ports and ongoing Iranian asymmetric attacks on shipping and regional infrastructure. CENTCOM has focused on escorting commercial traffic, clearing mines from main shipping lanes, and limited strikes on coastal radars, missile launchers, and related assets. Reports indicate oil flows through Hormuz have recovered toward substantial fractions of pre-war levels under US and partner efforts, even as Iranian attacks on vessels have continued at elevated rates in October. 

Core pillars of the strategy

• Economic and naval coercion: Maintain the blockade of Iranian ports while protecting other Gulf oil and LNG exports. This imposes costs on Tehran without requiring large-scale ground operations. CENTCOM has reported assisting the transit of large volumes of oil and thousands of commercial vessels.
• Deterrence and selective degradation: Intermittent strikes to prevent Iran from fully reconstituting anti-ship, drone, and missile capabilities along the coast. Planning for a potential “short, intense” post-midterms wave of strikes targets nuclear facilities, energy infrastructure, missile/drone arsenals, and related sites, aimed at further weakening Iran and improving US leverage for negotiations. US forces are restocking munitions, positioning additional Patriots, and preparing air assets; a third carrier strike group and Marine expeditionary unit are moving into or toward the theater. 
• Force protection and posture adjustment: Troops and non-essential personnel have been shifted from more exposed bases (including in Qatar, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia) amid Iranian threats of retaliation against US installations, energy sites, data centers, and infrastructure in Gulf states. Discussions in defense circles address whether to rebuild concentrated hubs (such as facilities at Al Udeid) or move toward more distributed, rotational, and access-oriented arrangements to reduce vulnerability to cheap drones and missiles while retaining rapid reinforcement options.
• Allied coordination: Diplomatic and military channels have been used to alert Gulf partners of possible escalation after the midterms. Joint actions with partners (for example, against Iran-linked threats in Iraq) and ongoing support for energy-site defenses form part of the approach. Gulf states host significant US presence but have incentives to avoid becoming primary targets of Iranian retaliation.

Current force posture and constraintsNaval assets include multiple carrier strike groups operating in the Arabian Sea (with reinforcements en route), amphibious groups with Marines, and supporting warships—contributing to a regional total often described in the 40,000–50,000+ personnel range when including shore-based forces. 

Land-based air and missile defenses are being reinforced. Constraints include prior depletion of interceptors (Patriot and THAAD stocks), damage to some fixed installations earlier in the conflict, host-nation political sensitivities, and the broader USA preference (reflected in recent strategy documents) for avoiding an open-ended large permanent footprint while prioritizing other theaters.

Iran’s strategy relies on asymmetric tools (missiles, drones, mines, small boats) to threaten shipping and Gulf infrastructure, raise economic costs, and complicate US basing. 

Tehran has publicly conditioned de-escalation on sanctions relief, ending the blockade, and assurances against further strikes.Implications and open questions

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Retired four-star Gen. Jack Keane joins Stuart Varney to discuss reports of U.S. military preparations for new strikes on Iran. He also analyzes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of U.S. Patriot missile delivery delays.

 

AFFORDABILITY MYTH? Baier CONFRONTS President Trump’s TRILLION-DOLLAR claim.

 

Bret Baier (Fox News Special Report host) has pressed USA President Trump and administration officials on several large economic claims, particularly massive investment figures and affordability-related promises, even while working at a network generally supportive of Trump.Investment claims (“trillion-dollar” figures)Trump has repeatedly told Baier and others that his policies have brought in $17–22 trillion in new investments (the number has fluctuated). In interviews with Baier, Trump has stated figures such as “$17 trillion of investment coming into our country” and later “$18 trillion in 11 months.” When Baier asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for a concrete total of the investments, trade deals, corporate commitments, and tariff revenue, Bessent replied that “the president uses the number ‘20 trillion’ in terms of total investments, and I think that those commitments are real,” while citing examples such as deals with Japan, South Korea, and Apple. He did not provide an independent verified total. 

Independent reviews (including analyses of the White House’s own investment tracker) have found the administration’s listed commitments substantially lower than Trump’s headline figures—often in the $7–11 trillion range after excluding vague pledges, non-investment trade goals, or items announced under prior administrations—though the administration maintains the commitments are real and unprecedented. $5,000 “dividend” / tariff rebate claimAfter Trump pledged a $5,000 dividend to every adult American if Republicans hold Congress (estimated cost roughly $1.25–1.35 trillion), Baier raised the figure on air and pressed Vice President JD Vance. He noted that critics would call it “bribing voters” and questioned whether it would worsen the deficit/debt and bring back inflation. Vance defended it as sharing the benefits of the economic strength created by the administration’s policies. Baier has also questioned whether smaller proposed tariff rebate checks (e.g., $2,000) would be inflationary.