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Trump says he is ‘number one’ on Iran kill list as countries trade strikes
By Scripps News Group at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 8, 2026
· 2 min read
President Donald Trump claimed Wednesday that he is "number one on the kill list for Iran."Trump made the comment when asked why he would not fly back to the U.S. from the NATO summit in Turkey on a plane gifted to him by Qatar. Instead, he is expected to return on an older model that has previou...
Key takeaway "There's another list that came out yesterday; I'm number one on I like being number one on TikTok better, but I'm number one on the list for killing," Trump said.
Why this matters in The Waco
As tensions between the US and Iran escalate, Waco residents with loved ones serving in the military are likely on edge, wondering how these developments might affect their families. The fact that President Trump is taking precautions with his travel arrangements, opting for an older model plane over a newer one, underscores the seriousness of the situation. Locally, this could mean increased anxiety for families with ties to the military, particularly those with connections to bases that might be targeted in retaliatory strikes. With the Brazos River Naval Station and other military installations in the region, Waco has a significant military presence, making the situation in the Gulf a concern for the local community. As the situation continues to unfold, Waco residents will be watching closely to see how the conflict affects their loved ones and the local military community.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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