Joe Kent Resigns + Trump's Cuba Takeover | PBD #761

The episode covers a range of updates amid the ongoing Iran conflict, including allies' reluctance to assist, rising energy prices, targeted strikes, a key resignation, and brief notes on Cuba, Disney, and U.S. consumer trends.

Allies Hesitant on Strait of Hormuz

Trump pressed NATO allies and others like the UK, Germany, Japan, and Australia to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, blocked by Iran and pinching global energy supplies. Leaders like Keir Starmer prioritized national interests and avoiding wider war, while Germany called it "not our war." Trump expressed surprise at the UK's reluctance despite U.S. support in Ukraine and past protections, hinting at future leverage like LNG exports. Hosts see this as Europeans betting on high U.S. gas prices to pressure Trump politically, quoting Sulla on repaying friends and enemies in full. Poll on X: 80% say NATO should help.