Trump Crashes Out as 4 More US Aircraft Hit in War

April 4, 2026

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Multiple US aircraft have been hit by Iranian forces amid escalating conflict, contradicting US claims of air superiority. The podcast details these losses, Trump's responses, stalled negotiations, and official bravado, framing the situation as a deepening mess with search-and-rescue efforts ongoing.

Confirmed Aircraft Losses

Reports confirm four US aircraft were struck in quick succession. An F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over southern Iran, prompting a search-and-rescue operation. An A-10 Warthog crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. Two HH-60G Pave Hawk combat search-and-rescue helicopters, involved in recovering the F-15E crew, were also hit, with damage described as significant. One F-15E pilot was found; the other remains missing. The A-10 pilot and helicopter pilots are safe, but all aircraft sustained hits. This follows US Central Command's initial "fact check" denying Iranian claims of downing a jet near Kishm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, labeling it a repeated false claim. The podcast asserts CENTCOM's statement was inaccurate, as evidence now confirms the losses.

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What you'll learn

1 (03:01) **Multiple US Aircraft Hit by Iran** - Reports confirm F-15E shot down over Iran, A-10 Warthog crashed near Strait of Hormuz, and two HH-60G rescue helicopters damaged
2 (04:04) **Trump and Hegseth Air Superiority Claims Debunked** - Hosts contrast admin boasts of uncontested skies with today's losses
3 (04:27) **CENTCOM Fact Check Proven False** - Initial denial of Iranian claims overturned as four aircraft confirmed hit
4 (05:30) **Trump's NBC Interview on Jet Downing** - Trump says incident won't impact Iran negotiations, calls it "a war"
5 (06:03) **Iran Rejects Ceasefire Talks** - Mediators report dead end; Iran skips Pakistan meeting
6 (08:07) **Trump's Inflammatory Social Media Posts** - Posts "keep the oil anyone?" and promises to seize Hormuz oil
7 (08:52) **Trump's Deranged White House Behavior** - Blasts "God Bless America" at full volume during aircraft crisis

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Show Notes

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump crashing out as 4 US Aircraft have been hit by Iran in 24 hours including two helicopters and two planes as the disastrous war continues to spiral out of control. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more!

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