Trump Folds and Gives Hormuz to Iran

May 6, 2026

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The MeidasTouch Podcast episode critiques Donald Trump's rapid reversal on "Project Freedom," his short-lived plan to use US naval power to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with Iran. Hosts frame this as a surrender, citing Trump's own statements, Iranian responses, and conflicting US claims.

Project Freedom's Launch

Trump recently touted Project Freedom as a major US initiative to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. He described it as backed by the full US Navy, calling it "the single greatest military maneuver in the history of the United States military." The plan aimed to counter Iran's claimed control of the strait, following reports of attacks on cargo ships—including a South Korean vessel, a UAE ship at Fujairah port, and another hit by missiles or drones. Trump had threatened to "wipe Iran off the face of the earth" if it fired on US destroyers, after reports of Iranian missiles targeting them.

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What you'll learn

1 (02:25) **Trump Announces Surrender on Project Freedom** - Posts pause on Hormuz ship escorts after <24 hours, claims Iran deal progress at Pakistan's request
2 (03:42) **Iranian Officials Mock US Failure** - Official tells Dropsite News Trump's post full of falsehoods, no negotiations until blockade ends
3 (05:15) **Fox News Spins Trump's Retreat** - Hypes pause as letting Iran save face, assumes they're surrendering
4 (06:59) **Recap of Failed US Escalation** - Cargo ships attacked, Iran fired on destroyers; Trump threatened wipeout but backed down
5 (08:35) **Iran Launches Cruise Missile, New Strait Rules** - Missile from Bandar Abbas; announces permit system for vessel passage
6 (09:16) **JD Vance's Humiliating Speech Gaffe** - Stumbles over name (Sarah Trone Garriot) during Iowa farmers remarks on E15 fuel
7 (09:47) **Media and Iran Taunt Trump** - Axios' Ravid reports suspension; Iran posts fast boats, AI cartoon of Trump drowning in Gulf

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Show Notes

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump publicly announcing his surrender of the Strait of Hormuz to Iran in just 24 hours after announcing Project Freedom. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more!
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