# Michael Smerconish Defends Trump on CNN — And the Internet Explodes

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Podcast: [The Smerconish Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smerconish-podcast-4474155)
Published: 2026-05-18T17:11:33+00:00
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Michael opens with an unexpected weekend golf win before diving into the CNN commentary that sparked major backlash online. He breaks down Trump’s controversial Iran remarks, rising gas prices, strategic ambiguity over Taiwan, and whether Americans would accept pain at the pump to stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Plus, listener calls, angry social media reactions, and a debate that cuts across party lines. Original air date 18 May 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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