Some More News Even More News: "Anonymous" Trump Officials Are Having "Buyer's Remorse" On Iran
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Mar 17, 2026 They debate Trump's push for allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz and the fallout inside the White House. They unpack leaks and how social feeds and bots scramble reporting. They walk through the SAVE Act fight, its voting restrictions, and the political theater around it. They also call out misleading talking points about immigrant voting.
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Trump Pleads For Allies After Starting The Iran Campaign
- Trump is pressuring allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz after initiating military action in the region.
- Hosts highlight the hypocrisy: insisting no help was needed initially, then demanding others guard shipping lanes and energy routes.
White House Staff Reportedly Have Buyer's Remorse
- Inside White House aides are reportedly expressing buyer's remorse about the Iran escalation.
- Jonathan and Cody say leaks frame some staff as claiming they warned against the action while benefiting politically from it.
Trump Blurs Fringe Posts With Established Media
- Trump conflates random viral images and professional reporting, accusing media of colluding with Iran to spread fake news.
- Hosts note he lumps fringe posts and outlets like the Wall Street Journal together and threatens charges despite limited power.