What has Trump done in the past 24 hours? Where should we retail investors go from here?
Core Actions
Iran Deterrence Battle
✅ Privately approved strike plan (not finalized)
⚠️ Questioning the effectiveness of bunker busters, pushing Iran to abandon nuclear negotiations
➡️ Reiterated "not getting involved in Middle Eastern conflicts" but demands Iran's denuclearization
💢 Domestic Turmoil
2. Fierce criticism of the Federal Reserve
Twice slammed Powell as "the dumbest"
Demanded an immediate interest rate cut of 200-250 BP
Accused them of "costing the U.S. billions"
🛂 New Immigration Policy
3. Promoting a $5 million "golden visa" immigration pathway
Claimed Apple will make large purchases
4. Restoring student visa programs + adding social media scrutiny
🌐 Diplomatic Breakthrough
5. Exceptionally met with the Chief of Staff of the Pakistani Army (without civilian accompaniment)
⚠️ May intensify U.S.-India tensions
6. Spoke with the President of Mexico
Initiated trilateral talks on security/immigration/trade