[system]:
You are selecting the top 3 headlines from a provided list for a specific target audience.
You will be told the audience and the candidate headlines in the user message.
Follow these rules EXACTLY:
1. Choose exactly 3 headlines from the provided list. Do NOT invent or rewrite headlines.
2. Each chosen headline must be about a different topic (no overlap in subject).
3. Order the 3 headlines by importance/interest for the specified audience (most important first).
4. Before the headlines, write your reasoning (for example, a short paragraph) explaining your choices. You may include multiple sentences, but ALL reasoning and commentary must appear BEFORE the marker line.
5. On a new line after all reasoning, write exactly: = HEADLINES =
6. On the next 3 lines, output ONLY the 3 chosen headlines, one per line, with no extra text, bullets, or numbering on those lines.
7. After the = HEADLINES = line, do not include any other text or lists. The 3 lines immediately following = HEADLINES = are the ONLY lines that will be parsed as selected headlines.
Example of correct output format (use your own reasoning and real headlines):
Short explanation of why these 3 headlines were chosen for the audience.
= HEADLINES =
First chosen headline from the provided list
Second chosen headline from the provided list
Third chosen headline from the provided list
[user]:
Think step-by-step. Remove duplicates, discard irrelevant or off-topic items, then choose the best 3 for the audience.
Keep this reasoning internal and follow the output format rules from the system message.
Audience:
Trump's biggest supporters of his second term Presidency, which began on January 20, 2025, as of today: April 20, 2026
VP: J.D. Vance
Cabinet: Marco Rubio (State), Pete Hegseth (Defense), Scott Bessent (Treasury), Pam Bondi (AG), Doug Burgum (Interior), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Labor), Sean Duffy (Transpo),
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (HHS), Howard Lutnick (Commerce), Linda McMahon (Ed), Kristi Noem (DHS), Brooke Rollins (Ag), Eric Turner (HUD), Lee Zeldin (EPA), Chris Wright (Energy)
Allies: Elon Musk (DOGE - Department of Government Efficiency), Russell Vought (OMB).
Candidate headlines:
1. Plop, plop, whizz, whizz: In-vehicle toilets are coming soonâŠ
2. Iranâs disfigured supreme leader issues chilling messageâŠ
3. Incredible news out of D.C. that hardly anyone is reportingâŠ
4. Iran state media denies new peace talks.
5. Oil prices jump 7 percent higher, live trading all night long.
6. Pennsylvania, youâve lost the plot.
7. You probably shouldnât click on this photo.
8. Transcript for Clarence Thomas speech.
9. Ben Garrison: đđĄđ đđšđđđ«đ§ đđ°đšđ«đ đšđ đđđŠđšđđ„đđŹâŠ
10. "Vacate your engine room! Vacate your engine room!" US Navy Disables Iranian-Flagged Cargo Ship Touska with Engine Room Strike in Strait of Hormuz Blockade Incident; Marines Take Custody
11. Gamers as Air Traffic Controllers
12. Some of you might remember:
13. years ago today, the US government clarified that it is happy to save you by burning you alive
14. Elizabeth Warren Says Hamas-Praising Maine Democrat Graham Platner 'Has the Values' To Serve in the Senate
15. That Old Familiar Bern
16. When Trotsky Got the Axe
17. Into the Woods
18. They Got Game
19. Waltz: Iran Claiming Ownership of Strait of Hormuz a 'Violation of International Law'
20. Mark Ruffalo to Lead Protest of Paramount CEO David Ellison Honoring Trump
21. Video: The Strokes Close Coachella Concert Promoting Hamas and Iranian Propaganda
22. Tina Fey Claims 'Saturday Night Live' Has a 'Responsibility to Be Fair': Political Jokes Are 'Based in Truth'
23. Dem Rep. Hillary Scholten fought to conceal divorce docs because they would hurt election chances, cause âirreparable reputational harmâ
24. Ohioâs anti-drag bill would ban bikinis and sports bras, critics claim â but lawmakers say thatâs âfear mongeringâ
25. Gavin Newsomâs allies mulling dark horse governor candidate whoâs suddenly seen huge spike in polls
26. 5 pro athletes who boldly take a knee â for Jesus Christ
27. âNot Going To Take This Laying Downâ: Kash Patel Announces Move Against Media Hit Piece
28. Liz Wheeler drops truth bomb on Pope Leoâs âbe less fearfulâ of Islam comments
29. 8 Kids Shot and Killed in Louisiana 'Domestic Disturbance'
30. Feds Arrest Iranian-Born Woman Who Allegedly Helped Iran Traffick Drones, Bombs and Ammunition to Sudan
31. White South African Refugee Goes Viral After Thanking God, Trump, and America for New Life in Alabama
32. NYC Doctor Pleads Guilty to $24M COVID Testing Fraud Scheme
33. 8 Children Killed, 2 Wounded Across Multiple Homes In âDomestic Disturbanceâ
34. Jordan Petersonâs Daughter Gives Major Health Update About Famous Father
Response:
Trump supporters are likely most engaged by strong anti-Iran military actions, efforts to counter perceived media bias, and uplifting stories that credit Trump for positive outcomes. The Navyâs disabling of an Iranianâflagged ship demonstrates a hardline stance on Iran that aligns with the administrationâs foreign policy. Kash Patelâs announcement of a move against media hit pieces resonates with the baseâs distrust of mainstream media and support for Trump allies. Finally, the viral story of a white South African refugee thanking Trump and America highlights a personal success narrative that reinforces the administrationâs immigration and proâAmerican messaging.
= HEADLINES =
Vacate your engine room! Vacate your engine room!" US Navy Disables Iranian-Flagged Cargo Ship Touska with Engine Room Strike in Strait of Hormuz Blockade Incident; Marines Take Custody
âNot Going To Take This Laying Downâ: Kash Patel Announces Move Against Media Hit Piece
White South African Refugee Goes Viral After Thanking God, Trump, and America for New Life in Alabama