As Trump warns of larger attacks on Iran, Vance downplays situation, saying U.S. is not at war
Vice President JD Vance took the podium in the press room on Thursday, holding a rare briefing following last week's departure of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Vance downplayed the war with Iran, saying h
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