Donald Trump announces $18B Iowa steel mill project

Mesabi Metallics Iowa steel mill Donald Trump US economic investment political propaganda controversy

Donald Trump has announced a major $18 billion investment to construct a massive steel mill in Iowa, led by Mesabi Metallics. The project, described by the President as the largest in the country's history, is expected to create 6,000 construction jobs and 2,000 permanent positions.

Separately, Trump is facing intense criticism from Democratic lawmakers over a televised advertisement featuring him. Opponents allege the video, which includes the phrase ‘This is the last battle,’ constitutes illegal political propaganda funded by taxpayer money. The White House has defended the clip, characterizing it as a government announcement of an educational and patriotic nature.

Additionally, Trump has commented on the release of five British nationals arrested near a US military base in the United Kingdom. He expressed surprise and disagreement with their release, suggesting potential involvement by a foreign actor, though he declined to provide specific details.

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Democratic Party · Donald Trump · Iowa · John Hickenlooper · Marco Rubio · Mesabi Metallics · Mike Levin · Truth Social · United Kingdom · United States · White House

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[● 5 SOURCES] The steel mill project involves an $18 billion investment. www.energygame.gr · www.in.gr · www.capital.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] The White House stated the video was a government announcement of an educational and patriotic nature. www.insider.gr · www.thepressroom.gr
[● 5 SOURCES] The project is expected to create 6,000 construction jobs and 2,000 permanent steel mill jobs. www.energygame.gr · www.in.gr · www.capital.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr
[● 5 SOURCES] Mesabi Metallics is the lead company for the Iowa steel mill project. www.energygame.gr · www.in.gr · www.capital.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Democrats accused the administration of using taxpayer funds for illegal political propaganda via a TV spot. www.insider.gr · www.reader.gr · www.protothema.gr · www.thepressroom.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Democratic Representative Mike Levin claimed it is illegal for the government to use taxpayer money for political ads. www.insider.gr · www.reader.gr · www.thepressroom.gr
[● 5 SOURCES] Donald Trump announced plans for a massive steel mill in Iowa. www.energygame.gr · www.in.gr · www.capital.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr
[● 5 SOURCES] Donald Trump expressed opposition to the release of five British nationals arrested near a US military base in the UK. www.businessdaily.gr · athina984.gr · www.efsyn.gr · www.lifo.gr · www.zougla.gr