The president used the death of two service members to push his defense of the ongoing war with Iran.
The president used the death of two service members to push his defense of the ongoing war with Iran
Nights and Weekends Editor
Published
July 19, 2026 8:30AM (EDT)
US President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he steps off Air Force One upon arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, New York on July 17, 2026. Trump is in New York to attend a FIFA reception. (Photo by Mandel Ngan/Getty Images)
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