President Donald Trump and his Cabinet gathered at Camp David on Friday, July 31, 2026, for the 13th Cabinet meeting of his second term. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt had described the upcoming meeting as expected to be “a lot of fun.”

The meeting took place at the Maryland presidential retreat amid several pressing foreign policy challenges. These include the ongoing Iran conflict, which currently shows no clear path to resolution and risks further escalation. Additionally, the war between Ukraine and Russia continues without resolution. A recent Hamas disarmament deal announced on Thursday has been met with skepticism from Israel.

Beyond foreign policy, the administration faces domestic pressures as American consumers continue to struggle with high prices. The Senate remains at odds with President Trump over his priorities, and his approval ratings have dropped to the lowest point of his second term, according to multiple polls.

Following the Cabinet meeting, Trump planned to spend the weekend at his Bedminster, New Jersey golf club.

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