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Trump Warns Economic Warfare For Aiding Iran, Federal Debt Grows, Venezuela Oil Deals

Aug 20, 2026 · 13m

Summary

This episode covers President Trump’s shift to economic warfare against Iran, straining Gulf allies amid rising U.S. gas prices. The U.S. national debt surpasses $40 trillion, driving up interest costs and borrowing rates for consumers. Additionally, U.S. oil firms sign new deals with Venezuela eight months after capturing Nicolas Maduro, signaling cautious investment despite ongoing political uncertainty.

Topics discussed

Intro: Trump's economic war on Iran, $40T debt, and Venezuela deals Sponsors: Choiceology, Dell Technologies, and Lisa Mattresses Trump pivots to economic warfare against Iran; Gulf allies' reactions US national debt tops $40 trillion; rising interest costs impact economy US oil companies sign new deals with Venezuela amid political uncertainty Outro, credits, and sponsors: Jerry and Lisa Mattresses
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