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Trump Hits Brakes on Project Freedom, Blockade Continues, Rubio Tries Help Find Exit 5/6/26
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It seems Donald Trump is itching to get out of Iran.
He says he is pausing ‘Project Freedom’, that’s the US mission to guide ships out of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says the pause will allow time to set up a deal with Iran to end the war. Meanwhile, his blockade of Iranian ports remains and Iran shows no signs of backing down.
In keeping with the confusing nature of the Trump administration,Trump pressing pause on Project Freedom contradicts the messages from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. They indicated the U.S. secured the strait as a favor to the world and hundreds of commercial ships are lining up to get through. During their press conference, a cargo vessel in the strait reported being hit by a projectile. It doesn’t seem like Iran is pressing pause.
We’ll talk about it all with presidential historian and political analyst John Rothmann.
The Mark Thompson Show
5/6/26
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He says he is pausing ‘Project Freedom’, that’s the US mission to guide ships out of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says the pause will allow time to set up a deal with Iran to end the war. Meanwhile, his blockade of Iranian ports remains and Iran shows no signs of backing down.
In keeping with the confusing nature of the Trump administration,Trump pressing pause on Project Freedom contradicts the messages from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. They indicated the U.S. secured the strait as a favor to the world and hundreds of commercial ships are lining up to get through. During their press conference, a cargo vessel in the strait reported being hit by a projectile. It doesn’t seem like Iran is pressing pause.
We’ll talk about it all with presidential historian and political analyst John Rothmann.
The Mark Thompson Show
5/6/26
Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you’d like to help, here’s our Patreon Link:
https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshow
Maybe you’re more into PayPal.
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24
And you’ll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com
The Mark Thompson Show has an official new Facebook page. Please join! Here's the link:
https://m.facebook.com/TheMarkThompsonShow/
Show sponsors:
coachellavalleycoffee.com - use code MarkT at check out to save 10%
Suite 106 Bakery use code MarkT to save 15%
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