Trump Warns the Pope & Iran Blockade; Israel's Ceasefire | Drops Bombshell on Missing Scientists.

President Trump details the devastating impact of the U.S. Navy blockade and recent B-2 bomber strikes on Iran's military capabilities. Watch the full press gaggle for major updates on the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, missing classified scientists, and a clash with the Pope.

In this comprehensive press gaggle, President Donald Trump addresses a wide range of domestic and foreign policy issues. The primary focus of the session is the Middle East, where he touts a highly effective U.S. naval blockade and recent B-2 bomber strikes as the catalysts for bringing new Iranian leadership to the negotiating table. He also announces an imminent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Additionally, Trump defends his public disagreement with the Pope regarding Iran, promotes his domestic tax proposals, addresses rumors concerning Melania Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, and comments on various international relationships, including those with Australia, China, and the UK.

[Timestamps / Chapters]
00:00:00 - Disagreement with the Pope over Iran
00:01:14 - Call with PM Modi & Iran Negotiations
00:02:00 - Israel and Lebanon Ceasefire
00:02:30 - Ukraine War & Blockade Success
00:04:37 - Gas Prices and the B-2 Bomber Strike
00:06:11 - More on the Pope & His "MAGA" Brother
00:09:51 - Federal Reserve
00:12:00 - Defending Melania Trump (Epstein Rumors)
00:14:37 - China Visit & Rwanda Sanctions
00:15:30 - Endorsing Bruce Blakeman in New York
00:16:38 - Missing/Dead Scientists Investigation
00:18:51 - Potential Trip to Pakistan
00:20:56 - Domestic Tax Policy
00:21:40 - Frustration with Australia and European Allies
00:25:24 - UK Energy Policy

In this press gaggle, President Donald Trump addresses a wide range of domestic and foreign policy issues. The primary focus of the session is the Middle East; he touts a highly effective U.S. naval blockade and recent B-2 bomber strikes as the catalysts for bringing new Iranian leadership to the negotiating table to ensure they do not acquire a nuclear weapon. He also announces an imminent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Additionally, Trump defends his public disagreement with the Pope regarding Iran, promotes his domestic tax proposals, addresses rumors concerning Melania Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, and comments on various international relationships, including those with Australia, China, and the UK.

**Key Points & Timestamps**
* **00:00:00 - 00:01:13 | Disagreement with the Pope over Iran**
Trump defends his criticism of the Pope, insisting that Iran cannot be allowed to have a nuclear weapon. He cites the Iranian regime's killing of 42,000 unarmed protesters as justification for his hardline stance.
* **00:01:14 - 00:02:00 | Call with PM Modi & Iran Negotiations**
After briefly mentioning a positive phone call with India's Prime Minister Modi, Trump pivots back to Iran, stating that the U.S. blockade is holding strong and that Iran is now willing to make a non-nuclear deal.
* **00:02:00 - 00:02:30 | Israel and Lebanon Ceasefire**
Trump announces that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon (including Hezbollah) is underway, with plans to host the leaders at the White House soon.
* **00:02:30 - 00:04:10 | Ukraine War & Blockade Success**
Trump briefly states that the war in Ukraine would never have happened under his presidency. He then elaborates on the success of the U.S. blockade against Iran, claiming it has stripped them of their military capabilities and forced a "regime change" to more reasonable leaders.
* **00:04:37 - 00:05:32 | Gas Prices and the B-2 Bomber Strike**
Addressing high gas prices, Trump argues that his aggressive actions in the Middle East—including strikes using B-2 bombers to destroy underground nuclear dust—prevented a nuclear holocaust and will ultimately lead to much lower oil prices.
* **00:06:11 - 00:07:55 | More on the Pope & His "MAGA" Brother**
* **00:09:51 - 00:10:00 | Federal Reserve**
Trump briefly states he disagrees with the Federal Reserve waiting to lower interest rates, arguing they should be lowered immediately.
* **00:12:00 - 00:12:18 | Defending Melania Trump (Epstein Rumors)**
* **00:14:37 - 00:15:10 | China Visit & Rwanda Sanctions**
* **00:15:30 - 00:16:38 | Endorsing Bruce Blakeman in New York**
* **00:16:38 - 00:17:46 | Missing/Dead Scientists Investigation**
* **00:18:51 - 00:19:12 | Potential Trip to Pakistan**
* **00:20:56 - 00:21:40 | Domestic Tax Policy**
* **00:21:40 - 00:23:00 | Frustration with Australia and European Allies**
* **00:25:24 - 00:25:54 | UK Energy Policy**

Defense Now | April 2026
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