David Axelrod, top adviser to the Democratic President, is involved in discussions concerning Barack Obama and Donald Trump regarding an unpopular war with Iran.
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Updated Sep 26
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David Axelrod, top adviser to the Democratic President, is involved in discussions concerning Barack Obama and Donald Trump regarding an unpopular war with Iran.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump hosts leaders; Obama makes hot mic remarks; Axelrod comments on Trump's foreign policy.1 source
David Axelrod, top adviser to the Democratic President, is involved in discussions concerning Barack Obama and Donald Trump regarding an unpopular war with Iran.1 source
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David Axelrod
American political consultant (born 1955)
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Barack Obama
president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 (born 1961)
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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