This is a really strange way to "win" a war
April 13, 2026
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This is a really strange way to "win" a war
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This is a really strange way to "win" a war
Summary
-- On the Show
-- Donald Trump orders a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz immediately after claiming the waterway was already open
-- Hungarian voters remove longtime leader Viktor Orbán from power in a landslide electoral defeat, despite JD Vance campaigning for him
-- Donald Trump makes a series of unsubstantiated accusations against Pope Leo, claiming he supports crime and nuclear weapons
-- Donald Trump engages in a high-volume posting spree on Truth Social during the early morning hours
-- Secretary Pete Buttigieg remains calm while Joe Kernen loses his composure during a heated exchange about economic policy
-- Donald Trump struggles to maintain a logical flow during a phone interview with Maria Bartiromo about energy prices
-- Donald Trump asserts that the outcome of international negotiations is irrelevant because he has already declared victory
-- On the Bonus Show: David shares stories from his trip to Argentina, and much more...
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(00:00) Trump orders naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
(07:23) Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán ousted in election
(16:39) Trump criticizes the Pope, saying he supports crime
(23:36) Trump issues a high volume of overnight social media posts
(33:00) Pete Buttigieg and Joe Kernen clash over Trump's economy
(43:20) Trump discusses energy prices in Fox News interview
(53:14) Trump declares victory regardless of ongoing Iran negotiations
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