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Camp David Cabinet Shift
President Donald Trump said he would not hold a Cabinet meeting at Camp David on Wednesday and would instead meet at the White House because of the possibility of bad weather.
“"Based on the possible bad weather conditions tomorrow, we will be having our Cabinet Meeting in the White House”
Trump wrote on Truth Social, "Based on the possible bad weather conditions tomorrow, we will be having our Cabinet Meeting in the White House, and will be postponing the Cabinet trip to Camp David," as the planned trip was scrapped amid heightened Iran tensions.
The meeting was set against ongoing U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations, with CBS News reporting that a White House official said all cabinet members were expected to attend, including outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
CBS News also said the location depended on weather because Trump typically travels to Camp David by Marine One, but if conditions are bad the trip could be canceled and relocated.
Strikes, Ceasefire, and Talks
The Cabinet meeting decision came after U.S. defensive strikes in southern Iran, which the U.S. described as aimed at threats posed by Iranian forces.
Capt. Tim Hawkins, a CENTCOM spokesperson, said, "U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces," and said targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines.
The same reporting said the U.S. eliminated both IRGC vessels and struck the SAM site in Bandar Abbas, while also stating that the strikes do not indicate the ceasefire with Iran is over.
CNBC reported that Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Strait of Hormuz has to be reopened "one way or the other," and that further talks on the language of a deal could "take a few days."
What the Meeting Covers
Multiple outlets said the Cabinet meeting would focus on administration priorities alongside foreign policy updates as peace talks with Iran continue.
“official told the Post. Trump in recent days has suggested the sides are nearing a potential breakthrough”
Fox News reported that the gathering would discuss "recent successes of the administration including economy and small business wins, Task Force to Eliminate Fraud highlights, and foreign policy updates," a White House official told the Post.
The Independent said a White House official confirmed the entire Cabinet would be in attendance, including departing director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and described the meeting as including discussions about "recent successes of the administration including economy and small business wins, Task Force to Eliminate Fraud highlights, and foreign policy updates."
CNN Arabic reported that Trump said the Cabinet meeting would be held at the White House and that he would postpone the Camp David visit, noting the negotiations were tied to halting the fighting and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.