Trump’s Delegation Runs Out…
Summary
The episode criticizes the Trump administration after the US delegation walked out of Iran’s UN speech, where President Pezeshkian displayed photos of children killed in US and Israeli strikes. Hosts highlight Iran’s defiance, including a tanker strike in the Strait of Hormuz, and China’s rejection of US sanctions on Iranian airlines. They mock Marco Rubio’s claim that the world cannot handle a West Bank crisis and note Trump’s focus on renaming landmarks and preparing for Xi Jinping’s visit.
Topics discussed
Iranian President's UN speech and US delegation walkout
IRGC strike on tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Trump's social media post criticizing Canada
Trump branding landmarks and preparing for Xi's visit
China defies US sanctions on Iranian airlines
Sponsor segment: Home Chef meal kit promotion
China's foreign ministry response and Melania's Fox interview
Steve Witkoff's comments on Gaza ceasefire
Marco Rubio on international norms and West Bank crisis
Rubio's assessment of Iran mediation talks
Melania Trump's statement on her focus and projects
Outro and book promotion
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