“Trump wants out of Iran”

This episode of Deadline: White House examines the escalating crisis in the U.S.-Iran conflict, now in its 32nd day, as President Donald Trump signals a potential withdrawal from the war despite the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed—a critical chokepoint for global oil supply. The episode reveals that Trump, having initiated the conflict without consulting allies, is now demanding that U.S. allies, including the UK and Gulf states, take responsibility for reopening the strait, a move described as reckless and self-serving. Experts including Lt. Gen. Mark Hurtling and Tom Nichols condemn Trump’s erratic leadership, citing the damage to military morale, alliance trust, and global stability. The episode also exposes a new financial scandal: reports that Pete Hegseth’s broker attempted to make a multi-million-dollar investment in defense stocks just before the war began, raising serious concerns about insider trading and national security breaches. Congressman Robert Garcia confirms the House Oversight Committee is launching an investigation, framing the issue as both a corruption and a moral crisis. The episode paints a picture of a deeply dysfunctional administration, where war decisions are driven by personal ego, political posturing, and financial gain, while Congress remains silent due to fear of primary challenges.