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Jan 15, 2026 Steve Holland, a Senior Reuters correspondent known for his high-profile interviews from Washington, shares insights from his Oval Office talk with Donald Trump. They dive into Trump's foreign policy stances on Iran and Venezuela, revealing his cautious demeanor. Holland also discusses the chaos in Minneapolis following an immigration-related shooting and highlights the upcoming elections in Uganda, emphasizing Bobi Wine's challenge against Museveni's long-standing rule.
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Unclear U.S. Posture Raises Iran Tensions
- Iran briefly closed airspace amid fears of imminent U.S. military action, raising regional tension alarms.
- President Trump refused to confirm imminent action and kept a cautious, wait-and-see stance in the Oval Office interview.
Trump Pins Ukraine Stalemate On Zelensky
- Trump blamed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for holdups in talks while saying Vladimir Putin is ready to make a deal.
- He offered to meet Zelensky in Davos if circumstances allowed, signaling personal diplomacy may be pursued.
Trump Eyes Tough Midterm Outlook
- Trump acknowledged the historical trend of the president's party losing seats in midterms and conceded gains by Democrats were possible.
- He appeared to accept the risk to Republican control despite current majorities in both houses.