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5 min readTrump Returns as Middle East Crisis Escalates
Donald Trump's return to Washington, D.C. late last night was marked by a chaotic arrival, a series of bizarre social media posts, and a Middle East crisis spinning further out of control. The pool reporter described Trump climbing off Marine One at 10:10 p.m., followed by several aides including Natalie Harp, then rolling into the White House at 10:12 p.m. and calling a lid. Before lights out, Trump posted about his golf course in Ireland and the "spectacular ballroom" being built—while Americans woke up to surging gas and diesel prices.
The Strait of Hormuz and the Saudi Pipeline Crisis
The most consequential development involves the escalating confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz. After the Trump regime struck an Iranian cargo tanker in the strait—as had been predicted—Iran retaliated by striking another tanker attempting to use the U.S.-designated southern route near Oman. Iran "was not having it," as the host put it.
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- 1 (00:30) **Trump Returns to Washington After Disastrous Trip** - Donald Trump returns to the White House on Marine One, followed by a chaotic motorcade and a "lid" called with aide Natalie Harp.
- 2 (03:20) **Satellite Images Reveal Catastrophic Damage to Saudi Oil Pipeline** - New high-resolution satellite images show severe damage to the Saudi East-West pipeline, which carries about 4% of the global oil supply.
- 3 (04:46) **BRICS Nations Taunt Trump as Global Order Shifts** - The Russian embassy posted a photo of Iran’s leadership with all BRICS members, directly mocking Trump’s threats of "Economic D-Day."
- 4 (05:44) **Warning on U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserves** - The host warns of massive ruptures and defects in the salt caverns used for the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
- 5 (06:08) **Trump’s Demented Air Force One Appearance** - Trump made a rambling appearance on Air Force One, praising Flock cameras and refusing to explain his use of AI.
- 6 (06:55) **Trump Blames Zelensky for Rising Diesel Prices** - Trump attacked Ukraine’s President Zelensky, claiming he is responsible for rising diesel prices.
- 7 (08:43) **Trump Makes Fool of Himself in Ireland** - Trump told a reporter in Ireland she reminded him of Sinead O’Connor and claimed Melania’s spirit was there.
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Show Notes
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the growing scrutiny surrounding Donald Trump's health following a series of recent public appearances that have raised new questions, including his recent appearance where is health appeared to be declining.
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