Event Brief
Trump misidentifies Japan as source of carrier missiles
Filed: Jul 10, 2026 at 2:09 AM ET
Summary: Trump said U.S. aircraft carrier missiles were fired by Japan, confusing an Iran attack during a Zelensky Q&A.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump confused Japan with Iran when describing an attack on the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln and said 111 missiles were shot by Japan.
WHEN: Jul 08, 2026 at 8:41 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He attributed an earlier attack on the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln to Japan instead of Iran while speaking during the Q&A.
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