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5 min readTrump Erupts as Iran Strikes and the U.S. Military Looks Hollow
Donald Trump erupted on the White House lawn before departing for Nebraska, where MAGA candidates are trailing ahead of the midterms. The outburst came as a cascade of crises unfolded simultaneously: Iranian strikes on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, Houthi attacks deep inside Saudi Arabia, the removal of all B-1 bombers from a UK airbase, surging diesel prices, and growing evidence that the U.S. military may lack the munitions to respond.
Iran's Escalation and America's Hollow Response
Between 12 and 15 tankers have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz over the past seven days, with the latest hit confirmed by the UK Maritime Trade Operations. Video shows a tanker on fire. The Houthis have been striking deep inside Saudi Arabia, hitting a Saudi Aramco refinery in Jeddah near the Rabigh area, and smoke was seen rising near Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The U.S. issued a security alert for Saudi Arabia.
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- 1 (00:11) **Trump Erupts on White House Lawn** - Trump lashes out as he departs for Nebraska, with the situation in Iran and the economy deteriorating.
- 2 (00:29) **IRGC Strikes Tanker in Strait of Hormuz** - A tanker is hit and set on fire, confirmed by the UK MTO.
- 3 (01:25) **Why Trump Isn’t Striking Back** - The host argues the US is out of munitions and carriers.
- 4 (03:02) **Trump Removes B-1 Bombers from UK Base** - Trump claims a threat from Iran prompted the removal of all 12 bombers from RAF Fairford.
- 5 (05:15) **Trump Blames Ukraine for Diesel Price Surge** - Trump blames the war in Ukraine for high diesel prices, ignoring his own war in Iran.
- 6 (06:49) **Trump Attacks Canada on Tariffs** - Trump claims Canada is dishonest and rips off the US, while the host notes Trump’s interference in Alberta.
- 7 (08:05) **Trump Confused by Red Dye Diesel Question** - Trump has no clue about easing limits on red dye diesel for farmers.
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Show Notes
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump lashing out at the White House before departing for Nebraska as another tanker is struck in the Strait of Hormuz, more Saudi facilities are hit, and tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia escalate.
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