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Sen. Jeff Merkley calls Trump’s China trip a ‘lose lose lose’ situation as Iran war spirals
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May 13, 2026
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7:31Now PlayingTrump heads to China weakened by a costly Iran war, soaring inflation and growing political backlash at home. As the Pentagon admits the war has already cost $29 billion, lawmakers grill Pete Hegseth on Capitol Hill. Sen. Jeff Merkley joins The Weeknight.
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