Louder with Crowder How Trump Plans to Shut Down Hormuz - Plus Eric Swalwell is Cooked
Apr 13, 2026
Josh Firestine, comedian and frequent collaborator, joins for rapid-fire banter and sharp commentary. They unpack Trump’s plan to blockade parts of the Strait of Hormuz and how a minesweeping strategy might work. They also roast political missteps like Eric Swalwell’s collapse, dissect international reactions, and riff on pop-culture controversies and cultural debates.
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Don't Rush To Defend Candidates Facing Allegations
- When high-profile allegations surface, Crowder advises reserving judgment but notes political careers collapse rapidly without a clear path forward.
- He cites Eric Swalwell suspending his California governor campaign amid multiple misconduct allegations and falling poll numbers.
How The Hormuz Blockade Actually Works
- Steven Crowder frames Trump's Strait of Hormuz action as a strategic move to remove Iran's leverage by blocking Iranian ports rather than shutting the entire strait.
- Crowder highlights minesweeping, stopping ships entering/exiting Iranian ports, and potential enforcement challenges with China and allies like the UK refusing help.
Why Trump Attacked The Pope's Political Remarks
- Crowder argues Trump's criticism of Pope Francis targets the pontiff's political stances, not his religious role, especially on immigration and climate policy.
- He contends the Pope is vocal on global policy but politically inexperienced, making his policy pronouncements tone-deaf to conservatives.