Trump Faces Backlash Over Iran Strikes, Russia Benefits

0:00It's March 15th, let's get into the latest global headlines. Two weeks after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump is facing serious political backlash. Americans are upset over rising soldier deaths, skyrocketing oil prices, and tumbling stock markets. His approval ratings are slipping, and even parts of his base are doubting his strategy for starting and ending the conflict. Meanwhile, Russia is gaining from the chaos. The U.S. Treasury granted a 30-day waiver on some Russian oil sanctions to ease global supply shortages. Combined with higher energy costs from the Strait of Hormuz disruptions, this is pumping money into Moscow's war chest for Ukraine. Democrats, eyeing mid-term gains, have rallied against Trump's Iran moves. They blame Republicans for failing to lower everyday costs, like gas and groceries, which are climbing even more now. Every strategist say the administration seems unplanned, leaving everyone to pay the price.

1:00Trump tweeted over the weekend that nations like China, France, Japan, and Britain should send warships to reopen the Strait, where one-fifth of world, oil flows. But no multinational effort has started, and promise U.S. tanker escorts are still on hold, despite his insistence they are coming soon. The President's core supporters are divided, with prominent conservative voices questioning the war, despite his campaign promises to end conflicts. As the death toll rises, Democrats predict a big mid-term wave, similar to the blue wave of 2018. This story is made possible by our sponsor, see the episode description. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com