Trump Said “Total Blockade”—That’s Not Happening | Command Post
April 16, 2026
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Trump Said “Total Blockade”—That’s Not Happening | Command Post
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Trump Said “Total Blockade”—That’s Not Happening | Command Post
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<p>In this Command Post edition of Bulwark Takes, Ben Parker and Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) examine the growing gap between political messaging and military reality, focusing on how Trump’s public statements often differ from what the military actually executes. They also break down what a “blockade” of the Strait of Hormuz really involves and why it’s far more complex and risky than it sounds in political rhetoric. Finally, they turn to Ukraine’s evolving war effort, highlighting how drone warfare and battlefield innovation are reshaping modern combat.</p><p>Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to <a href="https://Quince.com/BULWARKTAKES">https://Quince.com/BULWARKTAKES</a> for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too!</p><p>Read more from Mark's piece: <a href="https://www.thebulwark.com/p/what-a-blockade-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-really-means">https://www.thebulwark.com/p/what-a-blockade-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-really-means</a></p><p>Ben's book recommendation: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Judgment-Tokyo-World-Making-Modern/dp/1101947101/?tag=bulwark08-20">https://www.amazon.com/Judgment-Tokyo-World-Making-Modern/dp/1101947101/?tag=bulwark08-20</a></p></div>
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