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President Trump Describes Iran Conflict as Small Potatoes While Defending Vice President Vance's Characterization

President Trump characterized the conflict with Iran as "small potatoes," defending Vice President JD Vance's assertion that the ongoing military actions do not constitute a full-scale war. During an Oval Office exchange, President Trump noted that while the conflict has cost 18 U.S. service members their lives, the death toll is relatively low compared to other historical conflicts, such as the Vietnam War. President Trump explained that the U.S. has primarily utilized air strikes rather than deploying ground troops into Iran. He stated that the conflict has successfully defanged Iran's nuclear program, ensuring that Iran will not possess a nuclear weapon. In a separate development, the Missouri Supreme Court blocked a Republican-drawn congressional map, a decision that the administration announced would be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe expressed disappointment with the court's ruling, while the administration's move to appeal suggests a continued effort to secure favorable redistricting. Meanwhile, the administration announced an interim replacement for Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, who resigned following reports of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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