[U.S. Military Cancels Leave, Pentagon Pizza Index Soars]
The U.S. military has urgently canceled weekend leave, and Trump unexpectedly remained in the White House over the weekend. The "Pentagon Pizza Index" has surged once again—could Trump be preparing to strike Iran?
According to Reuters, facing his son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding, Trump said on May 21: "I simply have to stay at the White House because this timing isn't ideal." This statement instantly sparked widespread speculation. If Trump had optimistic expectations about U.S.-Iran negotiations, such words as "not ideal" would seem out of place.
By May 22, Trump—who usually enjoys vacations—remained unusually in the White House. According to information obtained by CBS, U.S. military and intelligence personnel have canceled their holiday weekend breaks in anticipation of potential attacks. White House spokesperson Kayla explicitly stated: "Trump has made his position very clear—he has clearly outlined what consequences Iran will face if no agreement is reached."
Furthermore, pizza orders around the Pentagon have suddenly skyrocketed. According to reports, on the evening of May 22 (Eastern Time), pizza delivery volumes exceeded average levels. At Domino's located just 2.25 kilometers from the Pentagon, customer traffic surged by up to 227%. Meanwhile, another pizzeria situated 3.54 kilometers away saw a 167% increase in foot traffic—highlighting the growing severity of the situation.
Axios News reported: Although Trump has not yet made a final decision, he is increasingly frustrated and disappointed with the progress of negotiations. He is now leaning more toward military action, possibly launching a new attack against Iran.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1865976080966720/
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