# Is Trump Losing the Thread in the Middle East? — Bob's Blues

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Podcast: [Bob’s Blues & The News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bob-s-blues-the-news-7159464)
Published: 2026-07-15T14:24:04+00:00
Episode link: https://therobertjetershow.podbean.com/e/is-trump-losing-the-thread-in-the-middle-east-%e2%80%94-bobs-blues/
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Duration seconds: 734

## Resource

Bob shares a midweek update from Atlanta, reflecting on smartphone distractions, the mixing of music and politics, and whether President Trump understands the Middle East mentality. He contrasts Western and Middle Eastern approaches to agreements, questions trust in regional actors, and closes by mentioning his music release "Highway of Redemption" and where to find his work. Follow and Subscribe to Bob's Blues & The News! https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/PoKoNyUoduWK or https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bob-jeter-s-news-and-the-blues--6768433/support Listen to Bob's Music! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5juc6K36ZcuhLsqX9uWrtE?si=FgAbzaBhRXaagGtACc2rjAContact me: therobertjetershow@gmail.com www.bobjeter.com

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