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Harrison Smith, sitting in for Alex Jones on The Alex Jones Show, discussed the recent announcements made by Donald Trump regarding a supposed ceasefire deal with Iran and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump claimed that the strait is now open and ready for full passage, but also stated that a naval blockade will remain in place until the US transaction with Iran is complete. Smith expressed skepticism about the deal, citing Trump’s history of making absolute statements that have not come to pass, such as his claim that Israel would not annex the West Bank. Trump also announced that Israel is prohibited from bombing Lebanon, but Smith questioned the mechanism by which this would be enforced.
Smith also discussed Trump’s posts on Truth Social, where he insulted various individuals, including Tucker Carlson and Alex Jones, and praised others, such as Mark Levin and Ben Shapiro. Trump’s announcements were met with skepticism by Smith, who noted that the US had started the war with Iran and that the agreement seemed to be more of a victory for Iran than for the US. Smith also mentioned that Joe Kent had responded to Trump’s posts, stating that the deal would only hold if Trump was willing to enforce the restrictions he had placed on Israel.
The discussion on the show also touched on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with Smith noting that the US was moving personnel and equipment into the region, and that war was still a possibility in the future. Trump’s celebration of the supposed deal was also met with skepticism, with Smith questioning what the deal actually meant and how it would be enforced. The show also mentioned the involvement of other countries, such as Pakistan, and the impact of the conflict on the global economy, including the damage to energy infrastructure and the potential for empty harvests in countries like Australia.