President Donald Trump's planned Cabinet meeting at Camp David on Wednesday was abruptly moved back to the White House hours after being announced, with the president citing bad weather. The decision was posted on Truth Social, where Trump wrote that 'based on the possible bad weather conditions tomorrow, we will be having our Cabinet Meeting in the White House.' Forecasts for Camp David on Wednesday indicate mild but rainy conditions.
The monthly meeting was originally scheduled to take place one day after Trump's annual physical at Walter Reed Medical Center and amid high-stakes peace talks with Iran, which appeared on Tuesday to be breaking down again. A White House official confirmed that the entire Cabinet would attend, including departing director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who has reportedly been 'forced out' of her position by White House staffers.
The official said the meeting would include discussions on 'recent successes of the administration including economy and small business wins, Task Force to Eliminate Fraud highlights, and foreign policy updates.' Such meetings typically devolve into a roundtable of secretaries offering Trump their thanks and praise.
The Iran peace talks have been a central focus, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio stating on Tuesday that 'it'll take a few days' and that the president would 'either make a good deal or no deal.' However, renewed US strikes against Iranian boats and missile launch sites on Tuesday drew condemnations from Tehran and accusations of ceasefire violations, threatening the negotiations. The war with Iran now overshadows much of Trump's domestic agenda, with its unpopularity and the economic impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure weighing on Republicans ahead of the midterms.
Congress returns next week amid open revolt from Republicans over issues including the Iran war and a proposed $1.776 billion 'slush fund' for the Department of Justice. The White House seeks passage of ICE enforcement funding through a budget reconciliation bill, the only viable route without Democratic support.
