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5 min read“Tell that to the Pope.” That was President Trump’s response when a reporter asked him about Iran executing four protesters, including a woman. The line captured the episode’s central tension: a White House pursuing aggressive economic warfare against Iran while a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took shape, and the hosts spent the episode trying to connect the dots between these developments and what they saw as a larger strategic picture.
The Strait of Hormuz and the "Economic Fury" Strategy
The episode’s most concrete development was the apparent success of the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The hosts reported that a Chinese-owned oil tanker, the Rich Starry, which had been blacklisted by the U.S. in 2023 for helping Iran skirt sanctions, attempted to cross the strait but was forced to turn back. The ship, loaded with 250,000 barrels of methanol, had been loitering in the Persian Gulf for over ten days before making its move. The hosts interpreted this as a clear signal that the blockade was working and that China was now listening to U.S. naval power. Tom noted that the U.S. had effectively closed the northern shipping route, forcing vessels to navigate around Oman, where Iran had laid mines. The conversation then pivoted to a broader strategic frame: Adam argued that the entire operation—dubbed "Operation Economic Fury"—was not really about Iran but abo
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- 1 (00:40) **Episode Kickoff & Housekeeping** - Hosts recap a team offsite and anniversary party, then preview the day's topics: Tucker Carlson's call-out, a Turning Point USA event, California ballot measures, the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, the Strait of Hormuz blockade, and a viral adoption video.
- 2 (08:48) **Market Check: Oil & Equities** - Tom gives a market snapshot: crude oil at $83 (down from $119), S&P 500 at an all-time high pre-market.
- 3 (10:42) **Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire & Hezbollah** - A 10-day ceasefire is announced between Israel and Lebanon, with President Trump confirming the agreement.
- 4 (16:48) **Trump: "Tell That to the Pope"** - Trump responds to a reporter about Iran executing four protesters (including a woman) by telling them to "tell that to the Pope."
- 5 (18:27) **Strait of Hormuz Blockade Working** - A Chinese oil tanker (the Rich Star) is forced to turn back from the Strait of Hormuz, demonstrating the effectiveness of Trump's blockade.
- 6 (27:46) **Iran Declares Strait "Open"** - Iran's foreign minister announces the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for commercial vessels during the ceasefire.
- 7 (35:55) **The "Stop Nick Shirley Act" in California** - A proposed California bill (AB 2624) would fine or imprison citizen journalists who investigate potential fraud at state-funded facilities.
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Show Notes
Patrick Bet-David, Tom Ellsworth, Adam Sosnick, and Vincent Oshana break down Trump declaring the Strait of Hormuz open, the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, California’s Stop Nick Shirley Act, Secret Service response to Erika Kirk threat claims, and new Russia collusion evidence involving Barack Obama.
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