Episode

Trump frantic over Iran mess as rival nations take advantage of his poor planning

Podcast: The Rachel Maddow Show
Published: Mar 17, 2026
Duration seconds: 2626
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Summary

Rachel Maddow looks at how Donald Trump's fast talk and gaslighting can't change the reality of the mess he has made in the Strait of Hormuz as allies resist his bullying and rivals and opportunists take advantage of him to enrich themselves.