An old but memorable view holds that “an ambassador is an honest gentleman sent to lie abroad for the good of his country.”
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The dominant story on May 3 was Trump's announcement of 'Project Freedom' to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday, following a ship attack near the strait. This came amid ongoing Iran peace proposal negotiations, with Trump expressing skepticism and saying Iran hasn't 'paid a big enough price.' A third assassination attempt on Trump triggered a federal probe. Trump's disapproval rating hit a new high in a Post-ABC-Ipsos poll. Rudy Giuliani was hospitalized in critical condition. Two US service members went missing during a training exercise in Morocco. The day also saw a cargo ship attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran issued threats after Trump's announcement.