About this episode

The episode discusses President Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and its implications following the collapse of talks with Iran, alongside political developments in Hungary and California.

President Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz begins at 10 a.m. after talks with Iran collapsed, Hungary’s Prime Minister and MAGA favorite Viktor Orbán conceded defeat following a landslide loss and Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) suspended his gubernatorial campaign amid sexual misconduct allegations. Playbook’s Jack Blanchard and White House Bureau Chief Dasha Burns break down the risks of escalation with Iran, the political fallout at home and abroad and what to watch as Congress returns to a packed agenda.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jack Blanchard, Dasha Burns

Topics covered

• Strait of Hormuz
• Iran
• political fallout
• Congress

Keywords

• Trump
• Iran
• Hungary
• Viktor Orbán
• Eric Swalwell

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Hormuz, the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Hungary, Calif.

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