1. Announced Extension of Iran Ceasefire – On the afternoon of April 21 local time, US President Trump posted on Truth Social that, at the request of Pakistan's Army Chief of Staff and Prime Minister, the US would temporarily suspend military strikes against Iran and extend the ceasefire period. He demanded that Iran first present a unified negotiation plan. During this time, the US military will continue its maritime blockade of Iran while maintaining a state of military readiness. The ceasefire will last until Iran submits a proposal and completes negotiations, "regardless of the outcome." Shortly before extending the ceasefire, Trump stated that he did not want to extend the agreement with Iran and expected bombing to resume after the ceasefire expired.
2. Claimed Iran's Threat to Close Strait Was for "Saving Face" – US President Trump stated that Iran does not actually want to close the Strait of Hormuz; they want the strait open so they can earn $500 million daily (therefore, closing it would cost them that money!). Iran's talk of wanting to close the strait is only because he has already completely blockaded (closed) it, so they are just trying to "save face."
3. Expressed Surprise at US Stock Market Rebound – US President Trump said he was surprised by the US stock market's rebound during the Iran conflict, having expected the Dow Jones and S&P 500 indexes to fall by 20% and oil prices to reach as high as $200 per barrel. He added that he is now happy to say that was not the case.
4. Shared Posts Late at Night Claiming 40+ Years of Preparation for Iran War – Late Tuesday night local time, US President Trump reposted a message from American activist Brigitte Gabriel which stated: "President Trump has been preparing for this war with Iran for over 40 years!" Trump also shared a video of US counter-terrorism expert Jim Hanson being interviewed, in which Hanson claimed the US had already completely won the war.
5. Asserted Iran's Finances Are Collapsing – US President Trump stated that Iran's finances are collapsing! They want to open the Strait of Hormuz immediately—they desperately need cash! They are losing $500 million per day. Iran's military and police are complaining about not receiving their salaries.
6. Praised Tim Cook and Boasted About Helping Apple – US President Trump commented on social media about Apple's (AAPL.O) current CEO Tim Cook: "I have always been a big fan of Cook, just as I was of Jobs. During my five years as president, Cook would call me, but never too frequently, and I helped where I could."
7. Accused Iran of Repeatedly Violating Ceasefire – On Tuesday, Trump claimed on social media that Iran had repeatedly violated the ceasefire agreement. He did not provide specific details.
8. Urged New Fed Chair to Cut Rates Quickly – Trump stated that he would be disappointed if the new Federal Reserve Chair does not cut interest rates quickly. He also said the reasons for cost overruns on the Fed building must be investigated. While he previously supported raising rates to curb inflation, he now believes the US should have the lowest interest rates in the world.
9. Criticized US Supreme Court's Tariff Ruling – Trump criticized a US Supreme Court ruling related to tariffs. He commented that Switzerland should pay more, and the US would slightly increase the amount. He added that it would be great if companies did not seek tariff refunds.
10. Considering Financial Aid for UAE – Discussing aid for the UAE, Trump said the US is considering providing financial assistance and is exploring options for a currency swap arrangement with them.
11. Open to Restoring Cooperation with Anthropic – In a Tuesday interview with CNBC, US President Trump said his administration views Anthropic as being "in good shape" and he is willing to consider a deal that would allow the company to resume contract work with Defense Department officials.
12. Nominated New CEA Chair – On Tuesday, US President Trump nominated Christopher Fearon to serve as Chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, filling the vacancy left after former Chair Stephen Milan became a Federal Reserve Board Governor in 2025.
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