The President's Daily Brief May 26th, 2025: Hamas On The Verge Of Collapse & A Cartel Kingpin Goes Down
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May 26, 2025 Hamas is on the brink of collapse, grappling with leadership losses and financial woes. Meanwhile, Russia unleashes a massive missile strike on Ukraine but engages in a significant prisoner swap shortly after. Tensions rise as President Trump threatens fresh tariffs against the EU and Apple. In a gripping twist, a high-ranking Sinaloa Cartel figure is killed in a confrontation with Mexican authorities, highlighting the intertwined crises of trade and organized crime.
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Hamas Faces Historic Collapse
- Hamas faces its worst crisis with depleted finances and leadership losses.
- Fighters remain unpaid and recruitment has slowed, weakening the group's grip in Gaza.
Russia's Intense Ukraine Assault
- Russia launched massive missile and drone strikes on Ukraine amid a prisoner exchange.
- The strikes suggest Kremlin aims to exhaust Ukraine's defenses despite talks.
Trump's Tariff Threats Escalate
- Trump threatens 25% tariff on Apple iPhones unless production shifts to the U.S.
- He also warns of a 50% tariff on EU imports over ongoing trade disputes.