Trump's Iran Gambit: Unpredictable Rhetoric, Plummeting Approval

0:00On April 20, President Donald Trump fired off some wild social media posts aimed at Iran, demanding they reopen the Strait of Hormuz. His plan was to come off as totally unpredictable and insulting, thinking that vibe would push them into a fast deal without sending in troops. Word from insiders at the Wall Street Journal says, Trump kept checking with his advisors after posting, asking how it was landing. This came right after two U.S. pilots got down, and he was raging at aides, desperate to avoid a repeat of Jimmy Carter's hostage mess that tanked. His re-election. Critics called the rhetoric unhinged. Even some former supporters like Tucker Carlson slam lines like praising Allah as Strait Evil, Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed it though, saying Trump wants talks over war with what he calls Iranian lunatics. One post even warned a whole civilization could vanish that night, but Iran just brushed it off. Meanwhile, Trump's approval hit a new low at 37% overall, with 67% disapproving of his

1:01Iran handling per that April, 19th NBC poll. Fuel prices are spiking from the Strait shutdown, and with his second term already rocky, this gambit has folks questioning if the pressure tactics will ever pay off. From the spotlight, powered by AI, this is entertainment and celebrity news today. I'm Cory with the story.