Trump reinstates ‘maximum pressure’ campaign against Iran

The Treasury Department is instructed to initiate a 'maximum pressure' campaign against Iran

Diane Stancy / FOX News 

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., discusses a bipartisan measure to keep 'all options on table' regarding deterring a nuclear Iran, his votes for President Donald Trump's cabinet picks as well as the imposition of tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

President Donald Trump unveiled an executive order reinstating a "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran on Tuesday, coinciding with a visit from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House. 

Trump voiced that he was "torn" on signing the order and admitted he was "unhappy to do it," noting that that the executive order was very tough on Iran. 

"Hopefully, we're not going to have to use it very much," Trump told reporters Tuesday. 

The order instructs the Treasury Department to execute "maximum economic pressure" upon Iran through a series of sanctions aimed at sinking Iran’s oil exports. 

His first administration also adopted a "maximum pressure" initiative against Tehran, issuing greater sanctions and harsher enforcement for violations.

Ron DeSantis Makes AWESOME Announcement on Second Amendment in Florida

Jeff Charles / Townhall Tipsheet

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that he is declaring a “Second Amendment Summer” where residents will not pay taxes on firearms and accessories.

The move is sure to delight Florida gun owners – and gun sellers.

During a press conference, DeSantis announced a series of tax holidays, including the Second Amendment Summer.

“We are unveiling the Second Amendment Summer tax holiday, so from Memorial Day to the Fourth of July, you can get your ammunition, your firearms, and your accouterments tax-free in the state of Florida,” the governor said.

The governor’s office indicated that this particular tax holiday could save Floridians about $8 million on firearm and ammunition purchases.

When a reporter asked whether the legislature might oppose the tax holiday, he said, “I think this is going to be wildly popular.”

He added: “Why would they want to fight back on that? This is something their voters would expect them to support.”

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