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October 20th, 2026: Trump–Zelensky Rift Deepens & Iran Tightens Hold Over Hormuz
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:
- First—Tensions between Washington and Kyiv are reaching new heights as President Zelensky accuses the U.S. of temporarily interrupting critical intelligence sharing. The Trump administration denies the allegation, while President Trump escalates his criticism of Zelensky's leadership.
- Later in the show—Iran is tightening its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, with ships coming under attack and 6,000 sailors stranded. Tehran is also reviving demands President Trump has already rejected. I'll break down the mounting crisis.
- Plus—Russian President…
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