Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast Stephanie Ruhle & Alex Burness
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Mar 18, 2026 
Stephanie Ruhle, MSNBC anchor who covers national politics and foreign policy, and Alex Burness, Bolts Magazine reporter focused on state and local races. They dig into Trump’s claims about presidential support and how Iran coverage shapes politics. They also unpack the high-stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court fight, big money in judicial races, and local immigration enforcement battles.
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Straits Of Hormuz Risk Was Foreseeable
- Straits of Hormuz disruption was a predictable second‑order consequence of striking Iran that would spike global oil prices.
- Ruhle notes the president "knew beforehand the calculation" that Iran could close the strait and went ahead anyway.
Administration Built For The Wealthy
- The administration operates as a gilded cage for Trump, prioritizing wealthy insiders and transactional favors over public service.
- Ruhle: fundraisers at Mar‑a‑Lago, government contracts and investment access illustrate how the rich profit from proximity to power.
Strike Night Had A Multimillion Dollar Fundraiser
- Ruhle recounts the night of the Iran strike when the White House still held a multimillion‑dollar fundraiser.
- She says fixers daily arranged meetings for businesspeople seeking tariff exemptions, showing transactional governance.