# A ballroom & war in Iran: Is this what Americans really want?

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Podcast: [TRUMP100](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trump100-100300)
Published: 2026-05-20T04:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

A day flipping between either side of Pennsylvania Avenue. On Capitol Hill - we caught up with the commander of US Central Command - Admiral Brad Cooper. It’s been nearly impossible to speak to the Pentagon since the US began to prosecute this war in Iran. Trump100 asked if we’d ever get the report on the school bombing in Minab, southern Iran. It happens as the president surveys the excavation work ahead of his White House ballroom being built. Iran and renovations on his mind. Is that what the public voted him in for? Plus - we are in the room for JD Vance’s first news conference as interim White House press secretary. How did he fare? We’ll tell you how he was received by the White House press corps. You can watch all episodes on our YouTube channel . Email us on trump100@sky.uk with your comments and questions.

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