President Trump Comments on Iran Negotiations During Cabinet Meeting

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update

President Trump Comments on Iran Negotiations During Cabinet Meeting

Date: May 27, 2026
Host: Tom Graham (FOX News Podcasts)

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Overview

This episode centers on President Trump’s recent comments regarding ongoing negotiations with Iran, made during a cabinet meeting. The update covers the state of the talks, the possibility of renewed military action, related geopolitical concerns, and notable global news, including updates from Ukraine, Israel, Africa, and domestic matters in the United States.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump on Iran Negotiations

• Military Option Remains:

  • President Trump emphasized that while negotiations with Iran are "moving forward," the U.S. remains ready to restart combat operations if necessary.
  • He noted, "They are starting to give us the things that they have to give us. And if they do, that's great. And if they won't, then the man on my left is going to finish them off." (President Donald Trump, 00:17)
  • The "man on my left" refers to Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth.

• Deal Expectations:

  • Trump stated a preference for a "great deal" over a "good deal," making clear that he is not willing to settle for less than optimal terms.
  • Quote: "We can make a good deal right now, but maybe not a great deal. And if it's not a great deal, we're not making it." (President Donald Trump, 00:31)

• Key Sticking Points:

  • Trump highlighted that a framework deal would lead to the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • He also expressed discomfort with proposals for Russia or China to take possession of Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpiles.

• Correspondent Summary:

  • The negotiations are depicted as progressing, but with strong undertones of a hardline stance and readiness for military escalation if demands are unmet. (00:13–00:36)

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2. Ukraine’s Plea for Air Defense

• Ukrainian President’s Appeal:
  • Volodymyr Zelensky wrote to President Trump and Congress requesting additional American-made air defense ammunition.
  • The plea comes amid intensifying Russian missile attacks. (00:50)

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3. Israeli Strike Against Hamas Leadership

• Latest Developments:

  • Israel claimed responsibility for targeting and killing Mohammed o'Day, new leader of Hamas's military wing, in Gaza City.
  • o’Day was previously Hamas’s intelligence chief during the October 7, 2023 attacks and was instrumental in rebuilding Hamas’s command structure. (C.J. Papa, 01:05)

• Memorable Quote:

  • "Israel says it targeted and killed the new leader of Hamas's military wing during airstrikes in Gaza City less than two weeks after it eliminated his predecessor." (C.J. Papa, 01:05)

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4. Global Health: Ebola in the DRC

• The U.S. government is actively working to prevent Ebola from entering the country as the outbreak worsens in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
• American citizens exposed to the virus while in Congo will be treated in Kenya, with new quarantine and treatment centers being set up. (01:42)

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5. Domestic News Highlights

a. Washington State Paper Mill Implosion

• A second death was confirmed following the implosion at Nippon Dyna Wave Packaging in Longview, Washington.
• 11 people remain missing; the cause of the accident is undetermined, though recent safety complaints are reportedly unrelated. (Grinhal Scott, 02:38)

b. Immigration Facility in Florida

• The temporary migrant holding facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” in the Florida Everglades, criticized by Democrats and central to legal battles, may soon be closed.
• No shutdown date confirmed by officials. (Eben Brown, 03:22)

c. Matthew Perry Case Sentencing

• Kenneth Iwamasa, the live-in assistant to the late actor Matthew Perry, received a prison sentence for his role in Perry's 2023 overdose. All persons involved in the case have now been sentenced. (03:52)

d. Markets Update

• The stock market saw all major indices hit all-time highs, while oil prices dropped back to April levels. (03:52)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Iran Negotiations and Military Readiness:

  • President Trump: "They are starting to give us the things that they have to give us. And if they do, that's great. And if they won't, then the man on my left is going to finish them off." (00:17)

• On Deal Quality:

  • President Trump: "We can make a good deal right now, but maybe not a great deal. And if it's not a great deal, we're not making it." (00:31)

• On Israel's Actions Against Hamas:

  • C.J. Papa: "Israel says it targeted and killed the new leader of Hamas's military wing during airstrikes in Gaza City less than two weeks after it eliminated his predecessor." (01:05)

• On Domestic Safety After the Paper Mill Incident:

  • Grinhal Scott: "The tank at Nippon Dyna Wave Packaging in Longview, Washington, when it ruptured was filled with 900,000 gallons of a mixture known as white liquor, a key component in the paper making process." (02:38)

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Timestamps for Major Segments

• Iran Negotiations & Cabinet Meeting: 00:03–00:36
• Ukraine Requests Air Defense Aid: 00:50
• Israel Targets Hamas Leader: 01:05
• Ebola in DRC & U.S. Response: 01:42
• Washington Paper Mill Tragedy: 02:32–02:38
• Florida Migrant Facility Controversy: 03:14–03:41
• Matthew Perry Case Sentencing: 03:52
• Markets Update: 03:52

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Tone:
The update maintains FOX News' urgent and direct reporting style, with President Trump’s remarks notably firm and uncompromising regarding negotiations with Iran.

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Transcript

[Tom Graham]

He's keeping military forces as an option. I'm Tom Graham, Fox News. President Trump says talks with Iran are moving forward, but he's prepared to restart combat operations if needed.

[Fox News Correspondent]

The president's negotiations to end the war with Iran are going very well.

[President Donald Trump]

They are starting to give us the things that they have to give us. And if they do, that's great. And if they won't, then the man on my left is going to finish them off.

[Fox News Correspondent]

President Trump making that warning, sitting next to Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth at a cabinet meeting.

[President Donald Trump]

We can make a good deal right now, but maybe not a great deal. And if it's not a great deal, we're not making it.

[Fox News Correspondent]

The president says a framework deal with Iran would immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He also says he is not comfortable with Russia or China taking Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium. At the White House, Jared Halpern, FOX News.

[Tom Graham]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky writing to President Trump and Congress. He's asking for a fresh supply of American made air defense ammunition to counter are intensifying Russian missile attacks. Israel says it took out the latest leader of Hamas following fresh strikes against the militant group.

[C.J. Papa]

Israel says it targeted and killed the new leader of Hamas's military wing during airstrikes in Gaza City less than two weeks after it eliminated his predecessor. Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz and the military said the strikes Tuesday killed Mohammed o'. Day. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Katz said oday served as Hamas's intelligence chief during the October 7, 2023 attacks that killed about 1200 people in Israel and triggered over two years of war in Gaza. Israel said he played a key role in rebuilding Hamas's command structure following the killing of several senior leaders during the Gaza war. C.J. papa, Fox News.

[Tom Graham]

Ebola continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Trump administration says it's taking steps to keep the virus out of the U.S. americans who are exposed while in Congo will be treated in nearby Kenya. The White House setting up a quarantine and treatment center. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Tom Graham]

A second death in the Washington state paper mill implosion has now been confirmed. The number of missing still at 11

[Grinhal Scott]

as the search continues for those unaccounted for. The second confirmed death from injuries suffered in the Tuesday implosion was announced. That person has not been identified. The tank at Nippon Dyna Wave Packaging in Longview, Washington, when it ruptured was filled with 900,000 gallons of a mixture known as white liquor, a key component in the paper making process. What sparked the implosion is not known, but Washington state officials say safety complaints filed against the plant within the last few months are not related to this accident. Grinhal Scott, FOX News.

[Tom Graham]

An immigration facility in the Florida Everglades continues to draw the ire of Democrats. Now it appears Alligator Alcatraz may soon be closing.

[Eben Brown]

The use of a temporary holding facility for illegal migrants expected to be deported, built in an unused airstrip in the Florida Everglades could be shutting down soon. Dubbed Alligator Alcatraz, the facility drew sharp criticism and legal action. Florida Democratic Congressman Maxwell Frost has been at the forefront of the effort to close it.

[Tom Graham]

I want to get clarity on the shutdown. What's going to happen with the people that are there?

[Eben Brown]

Neither Florida nor federal officials will confirm a closing date for the facility. In Miami, Eben Brown, FOX News.

[Tom Graham]

Actor Matthew Perry's Live in personal assistant has been sentenced to more than three years in prison. Kenneth Iwamasa injected the Friends star with the dose of ketamine that ultimately took his life. Leaves the fifth and final person to be sentenced to following Perry's drug overdose back in 2023. On Wall street, pretty good day. The Dow climbing 183 points. The Nasdaq adding about 18 and a half of the S&P 500, inched up just over a point. All three setting all time highs. But oil prices fell back to where they were in mid April. I'm Tom Graham and this.