'Game of chicken': Trump's big blockade gamble could be a BUST

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of a U.S. naval blockade on Iran and Trump's escalating conflicts, including a controversial AI image and issues with his family's crypto venture.

A U.S. naval blockade on Iran's ports is in effect, but experts warn the operation could backfire on the U.S. and its allies. Plus, the president escalates his feud with the Pope as Trump faces backlash for posting an AI image depicting himself as a Christ-like figure. And, the Trump family's crypto venture reportedly faces an investor revolt. Peter Baker, Luke Broadwater, Michael McFaul, Catherine Rampell, Rohit Chopra, Bishop Mariann Buddee, and Max Chafkin join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie Ruhle

Guests: Peter Baker, Luke Broadwater, Michael McFaul, Catherine Rampell, Rohit Chopra, Bishop Mariann Buddee, Max Chafkin

Topics covered

• U.S. naval blockade
• Iran
• Trump-Pope feud
• AI image
• crypto venture
• investor revolt

Keywords

• naval blockade
• Iran
• Trump
• Pope
• AI image
• crypto
• investor revolt

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