# 'Game of chicken': Trump's big blockade gamble could be a BUST

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Podcast: [The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-11th-hour-with-stephanie-ruhle-1127868)
Published: 2026-04-14T04:13:00+00:00
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A U.S. naval blockade on Iran's ports is in effect, but experts warn the operation could backfire on the U.S. and its allies. Plus, the president escalates his feud with the Pope as Trump faces backlash for posting an AI image depicting himself as a Christ-like figure. And, the Trump family's crypto venture reportedly faces an investor revolt. Peter Baker, Luke Broadwater, Michael McFaul, Catherine Rampell, Rohit Chopra, Bishop Mariann Buddee, and Max Chafkin join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

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