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Monday, August 17, 2026

The day in brief

Trump announced the return of freed American Kevin Rideout — the 110th captive released in his term — amid foreign-policy posts on Iran and North Korea.

  • — Said Kevin Rideout is flying home after reuniting with his wife, marking the 110th American captive freed since his inauguration.
  • — Posted that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon "in any way," and reiterated objection to costly U.S.–South Korea joint military exercises, citing his relationship with Kim Jong Un.
  • — Issued a wave of endorsements for Florida candidates (Byron Donalds for Governor, Sen. Ashley Moody, numerous U.S. and state House members), plus Wyoming (Hageman, Degenfelder), Alaska (Sullivan, Begich), and North Carolina (Balkcom).
  • — Welcomed 16-year-old California lifeguard Ryder Williams to the White House; touted GAO figures showing tax refunds up 17%.
  • — Highlighted White House ballroom/military complex construction progress and alleged vandalism of the WWII Memorial and Reflecting Pool.
  • — Cited India's election commissioner on U.S. voter photo-ID and mail voting; reposted combative remarks aimed at the press.

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