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Asked about what countries may join US efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, the president replied, "I'd rather not say." Secretary of State Marco Rubio, he said, "will be announcing." Some of the unnamed allies, he continued" are "fairly local" while others are farther away and "have to travel an ocean."
Trump said "I did" talk with the Israelis about a potential Israeli invasion of Lebanon, adding that "Hezbollah is a problem. It's been a problem for a long time…it's a certain area."
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Philip Wegmann
RealClearPolitics
Mon. March 16, 1:33 PM
https://x.com/WHPressPool/status/2033598063470694492

White House Press Pool Reports @WHPressPool - In-Town Pool Report #6: Public Remarks End
President Trump took multiple questions. The event was live-streamed. Pool will pass along quotes shortly. Pool escorted out at 12:15.
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Philip Wegmann
RealClearPolitics
Mon. Mar. 16, 1:16 PM
https://x.com/WHPressPool/status/2033595435760156749