Trump’s Base Keeps FALLING APART!! Pete Hegseth Tells MORE LIES.

The Trump administration initially declared 'total victory' in the Iran war, but quickly shifted to criticizing NATO allies for not providing support. Pete Hegseth's rhetoric evolved from celebrating a decisive win to accusing European and Asian allies of 'free riding' and demanding their involvement in the Strait of Hormuz.

Donald Trump's statement two weeks prior about 'world peace' and 'traffic buildup' in the Strait of Hormuz, followed by Pete Hegseth's declaration of 'Operation Epic Fury' as a 'historic and overwhelming victory'. Later, Hegseth stated, 'Europe and Asia have benefited from our protection for decades, but the time for free riding is over.'

An internal Pentagon email outlined options to penalize NATO allies perceived as disloyal in the Iran war. These options included suspending Spain from NATO for not allowing US planes to land and reassessing diplomatic support for Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands.

Phil Stewart of Reuters reported, 'Scoop internal Pentagon email details options to punish NATO allies who the US believes failed to support it in Iran war operations. Options include suspending Spain from NATO alliance... Reassessing US diplomatic support for European imperial possessions to include Britain's claim to the Faulland Islands.'

The DOJ arrested Master Sergeant Ganon Ken Van Djk for making over $400,000 by betting on a Venezuela operation he was involved in, using classified information on prediction markets. This highlights a broader issue of insider trading on these platforms, which hosts argue is also occurring in the White House regarding oil futures and policy announcements, but without investigation.

Forbes reported the indictment of Master Sergeant Ganon Ken Van Djk for placing 13 'yes' bets totaling $33,000 on PolyMarket contracts related to 'Operation Absolute Resolve', yielding nearly $410,000 profit. The hosts note the lack of investigation into similar activities within the White House, despite clear patterns.

Israel's finance minister, Smotrich, claimed that settlement expansion in the West Bank is occurring with 'unconditional US support,' despite official US public statements advocating restraint. Over 51,000 housing units have been approved since 2022, and settler violence has tripled in three years.

Smotrich stated in a Jerusalem Post interview that 'all actions taken in the West Bank have been coordinated with the president along with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabe.' Data shows over 51,000 housing units approved in the West Bank since 2022, and a three-fold increase in Palestinian injuries from settler attacks.

Donald Trump's overall approval rating has fallen to 23%, with only two demographic groups (2024 Trump voters and males over 65) showing majority support. This decline is attributed to his administration's policies, including the Iran war and tariffs, which have increased the cost of living.

Journalist G. Elliot Morris's data shows Trump's overall approval at 23%. Only 2024 Trump voters (84%) and males 65+ (52%) show majority approval. White people are at 46%, men at 44%, and young people (18-29) at 27%. 73% of voters, including 57% of Republicans, blame Trump for rising living costs.

Under 'Operation Southern Spear,' the US military has destroyed 51 vessels and killed 178 civilians in the Pacific, claiming they are drug cartels. Survivors, like an Ecuadorian fishing crew, report being attacked by drones, detained, and having evidence wiped, suggesting these are illegal strikes against innocent people.

The Intercept reported 51 vessels destroyed and 171 civilians killed as of April 14th, with the Guardian increasing the kill count to 178. An Ecuadorian fishing crew detailed being hit twice by a US drone, detained, and having phones confiscated, despite being innocent fishermen.

Despite a 'ceasefire,' the IDF continues to operate in southern Lebanon, causing widespread devastation, civilian casualties, and collapsing healthcare infrastructure. The UN reported 10,000 Israeli ceasefire violations before the latest war, and a journalist was deliberately killed after authorities were alerted to her location.

An emergency physician from Doctors Without Borders described 'lifelong disabilities' and 'collapsed healthcare system' in Lebanon. Reports indicate 2,491 killed and 7,571 wounded since March 2nd. Journalist Amal Khalil was killed by an Israeli air strike after her location was known to authorities, making her the ninth journalist killed by Israel in Lebanon this year.

The Iran war has cost the US an estimated $28-35 billion in 38 days, primarily due to the expenditure of critical weapon supplies like long-range stealth cruise missiles and Patriot interceptors. This depletion leaves US commands in Europe and Asia vulnerable and contributes to rising gas prices and a projected global recession.

The New York Times reported the US burned through 'around 1,000 of its long-range stealth cruise missiles' and over 1,000 Tomahawk cruise missiles. Costs of War project estimates the war's expense at $28-35 billion. Moody's analytics chief economist Mark Zandi stated gas price surges cost Americans an additional $21.3 billion.