"Secret Mission": Trump boasts about getting oil through the Strait of Hormuz

About this episode

The episode discusses Trump's claims about oil transport through the Strait of Hormuz and the administration's actions against Iran amidst economic challenges.

The administration launches another round of attacks on Iran, as Trump claims the US got 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran's knowledge. Then, the Dow loses over 900 points and Trump's surprising response to the worst inflation report in three years. Plus, the President continues to float the idea of government stakes in AI companies, insisting the move will make Americans rich. David Rohde, Mychael Schnell, Joel Payne, Andrea Flores, and Sabrina Siddiqui join The 11th Hour.

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie Ruhle

Guests: David Rohde, Mychael Schnell, Joel Payne, Andrea Flores, Sabrina Siddiqui

Topics covered

• Iran
• oil
• inflation
• AI
• Trump administration

Keywords

• Trump
• oil
• Strait of Hormuz
• inflation
• AI companies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The administration

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