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Trump Escalates Iran War, Closes Strait, Approval 33%

4/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration escalated war with Iran, closing the Strait of Hormuz, reported by Joe Scarborough April 23, 2026.
Scarborough said Trump’s approval is in the 30s, with an AP-NORC poll at 33%.
He condemned plan to take a 90% stake in Spirit Airlines and invest in Westinghouse, Intel and U.S. Steel un-conservative, and warned columnist David French that Democrats’ six-point ballot lead shows GOP abandonment of free-market traditions.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Deal in 2018, escalating tensions that date back to the 1979 Iranian Revolution. This withdrawal led to renewed sanctions, significantly impacting Iran's economy, which relies heavily on oil exports—20% of the world's oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz. The ongoing conflict threatens regional stability and global oil markets.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration escalated war with Iran, closing the Strait of Hormuz, reported by Joe Scarborough April 23, 2026.
Scarborough said Trump’s approval is in the 30s, with an AP-NORC poll at 33%.
He condemned plan to take a 90% stake in Spirit Airlines and invest in Westinghouse, Intel and U.S. Steel un-conservative, and warned columnist David French that Democrats’ six-point ballot lead shows GOP abandonment of free-market traditions.

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