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Under Pressure? Trump Faces Key Deadlines on Hill, Tariffs and More

2025/6/25
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Mara Liasson: 我认为特朗普政府在伊朗核问题上正面临一场危机。特朗普总统声称已经摧毁了伊朗的核设施，但情报评估显示这并不完全属实。他在新闻发布会上使用了“摧毁”这个词，这表明他试图营造一种伊朗核问题已经解决的叙事，但这与现实不符。目前尚不清楚伊朗的核计划被推迟了多久，以及伊朗是否会放弃该计划。如果伊朗不放弃核计划，可能会像朝鲜一样发展核武器，这将使美国更难采取行动。 Tamara Keith: 我认为特朗普政府可能会与伊朗官员会面，希望他们放弃核计划，因为美国已经摧毁了他们的核设施。然而，这种说法与情报评估相矛盾，可能会使谈判变得更加困难。

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President Trump's claim that Iranian nuclear facilities were totally obliterated is disputed by a leaked preliminary intelligence report. His repeated assertions at a press conference contrast with the uncertainty expressed by the defense community and poll data showing public opposition to US involvement.
  • Leaked intelligence report casts doubt on Trump's claim.
  • Trump doubled down on his "obliteration" claim despite uncertainty.
  • Public opinion polls show opposition to US involvement in Iran.

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President Trump is nearing a critical juncture for several of his top priorities. He wants Congress to pass his sweeping legislative agenda by July 4th. His tariff pause expires on July 8th. And a leaked preliminary intelligence report has cast doubt on his claims that Iran's nuclear facilities were totally obliterated by last weekend's strikes.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.*This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Lexie Schapitl. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics).*Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)