Trump Blindsided as Top Iran Negotiator Resigns
Summary
The episode details resignations of top Trump aides amid chaos over his claim that the Strait of Hormuz is US territory. It covers Trump’s order to revert aircraft carriers to steam catapults, causing military backlash, and JD Vance’s comments on ending the dollar’s reserve status. The hosts also debunk Trump’s assertions about Iran’s collapse, highlighting Iranian displays of downed US aircraft.
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Trump's erratic Iran comments and resignations of top aides
Military backlash to Trump's steam catapult executive order
Costs of reverting to steam catapults and Trump's 2019 clip
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NATO loyalty survey and Trump's claim on Strait of Hormuz
JD Vance's views on ending US dollar reserve status
Trump's false claims about Iran's leadership and military
US carrier logistics failures and Iran's downed aircraft exhibit
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Repeat: Trump's Iran comments and resignations of top aides
Repeat: Military backlash to Trump's steam catapult order
Repeat: Costs of reverting to steam catapults and Trump's 2019 clip
Repeat Sponsor: Willie's THC Infused Social Tonic
Repeat: NATO loyalty survey and Trump's claim on Strait of Hormuz
Repeat: JD Vance's views on ending US dollar reserve status
Repeat: Trump's false claims about Iran's leadership and military
Repeat: US carrier logistics failures and Iran's downed aircraft exhibit
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