Trump Abandons Iran Peace Talks Amid Assassination Plot

President Donald Trump has abandoned peace negotiations with Iran, ordering Vice President JD Vance to cease talks and instead focus on alleged corruption in Democratic-led cities and states. During a Veterans Day address at Arlington National Cemetery, Trump declared the United States would accept nothing less than total victory over Iran.

The policy shift coincides with a security crisis after the CIA and Mossad uncovered an Iranian plot to assassinate the president using explosive drones. While the White House has not publicly confirmed the plot, the threat prompted Trump to reduce his public appearances and led to the relocation of senior officials—including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent—to secure military housing and protected facilities.

Domestically, Trump has replaced Chief of Staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller and questioned the honesty of recent midterm election results, citing unreliable voting machines. He also faced opposition from the Kennedy family over a proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery. Despite the heightened security risks, Trump is scheduled to travel to Shenzhen, China, for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit to meet with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.