Valuetainment “Trump Will NEVER Forget” - Trump HAMMERS NATO Over Hormuz Backdown
Mar 18, 2026
Rob, a frequent panelist who cues clips and steers discussion, and Tom Ellsworth, a political commentator known for sharp analysis, dissect NATO’s refusal to secure the Strait of Hormuz. They examine Trump’s public rebukes of allies. They debate European motives, political calculations, and whether allies are counting on U.S. domestic pressure to avoid intervention.
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Europe Prioritizes National Interest Over U.S. Call To Secure Hormuz
- NATO allies hesitated to secure the Strait of Hormuz despite U.S. pressure to help open it.
- Patrick Bet-David and panel note Europe cites national interest and won't be drawn into a wider war, referencing Keir Starmer's statement.
Trump Publicly Scolded UK For Not Sending Ships
- Patrick recounts President Trump publicly criticizing the UK for refusing to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump said the UK had carriers but wouldn't send them before the fighting, and he expressed surprise and displeasure at their reluctance.
European Hesitation May Be Political Leverage
- Panelists suggest European reluctance may be politically motivated rather than purely strategic.
- Rob and Patrick speculate Europeans might delay help to leverage U.S. domestic political pressure on Trump.