Trump's Russia & Iran approvals sink 'right into the Strait of Hormuz'


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Global oil prices are up sharply following the collapse of the ceasefire and the threat to resume the blockade. The benchmark Brent crude rose by its highest level since June 12. This as President Donald Trump says the US will impose a 20% fee on cargo moving through the strait. An Iranian security source also says Tehran will del
This CNN segment analyzes Donald Trump's declining approval ratings on foreign policy, specifically focusing on issues regarding Russia, Ukraine, and Iran as the 2026 midterm campaign approaches. Foreign Policy Approval Ratings Drop General Foreign Policy: Foreign policy was previously considered a strength for Trump during the 2024 campaign, where he held a 10-point margin over Kamala Harris (and 14 points among independents). By 2026, his net approval rating on foreign policy has dropped significantly into negative territory at minus 22 points, and minus 30 points among independents [00:25]. Russia-Ukraine War: During the 2024 campaign, Trump was slightly favored on the Russia-Ukraine conflict by two points. By 2026, his net approval has fallen to minus 19 points overall and minus 36 points among independents, driven by the ongoing war despite previous promises to end it quickly [01:05]. Iran Strategy: Trump's approval numbers regarding Iran worsened from a net minus 19 points in March to minus 28 points [02:10]. Economic Impact: Gas Prices and Inflation Gas Prices and Consumer Sentiment: Prediction markets indicated a rising probability (from 32% to 75%) that gas prices would exceed $4 a gallon by mid-July [03:05]. Higher gas and oil prices—stemming from market volatility and geopolitical tensions—threaten to reverse previous gains in consumer approval. Inflation Trends: The monthly inflation rate dropped to 3.5% (down from 4.2% the previous month), marking the first month-over-month decline since 2020, largely aided by falling energy costs [03:18]. However, core inflation (excluding food and energy) rose to 2.6%, and oil prices experienced significant single-day surges, hitting one-month highs near $80 a barrel [03:59]. Legislative and Strategic Outlook Criticism of Strategy: Panelists criticize the administration's foreign policy approach as reactive and lacking a cohesive long-term strategy, calling for bipartisan cooperation in Congress alongside international allies [05:35]. New Russia Sanctions: Following the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, Senator Richard Blumenthal is renewing efforts to pass crippling sanctions targeting major purchasers of Russian oil and gas, with potential backing from the White House to cut off revenue fueling Russia's military efforts [07:02]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnmfThNkzoE Trump's Russia & Iran approvals sink 'right into the Strait of Hormuz' CNN · 146K views

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@leannevandekew1996
A Euro leader commented that Trump is like the reflecting pool: shallow and slimy.
@jamessanderson8903
Iran is playin this fool!
@w_handle
Think of how stupid you have to be to vote for Trump then a year later disappove of him, as if you had no idea he lies all the time
@Carl_Sagan892
This is what happens when good people allow evil psychopaths to rule over them