Trump Has Catastrophic Saturday as Walls Close In
Summary
The episode details Donald Trump’s political setbacks, including failed efforts to confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General and backlash over tax audit waivers. It covers military warnings about insufficient Navy destroyers to protect Israel amid escalating tensions with Iran, which continues striking tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The host also discusses Russia’s heavy missile strikes on Kiev after Trump withheld air defense licenses, a U.S. bomb killing civilians in Iran, and ICE raids in New York City.
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Trump's Saturday: AG nomination, Iran strikes, and FIFA scandal
Trump mocks senators and pushes anti-weaponization bill for tax waiver
General Grinkowicz warns of destroyer shortage for Israel defense
Iran strikes Kuwait and tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Houthi blockade on Saudi tankers and US evacuation warnings
Trump-Putin call and Ukraine's lack of Patriot interceptors
US bomb kills family in Iran; Iranian retaliation warning
ICE raids and protests in New York City
Outro and pre-order for 'WTF America' book
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