Thursday Afternoon Breaking News Updates with Ben - 4/23/2026

Ben Mycelis delivers a scathing, hyperbolic breakdown of Donald Trump's latest Oval Office press conference, which was cut off mid-sentence as Trump allegedly said he 'could use a shit.' Ben frames the event as a sign of profound instability, accusing Trump of delusional behavior, including fabricating a story about saving eight young Iranian girls and claiming total control over the Strait of Hormuz. He dissects the absurdity of Trump's war rhetoric, the collapse of U.S. naval credibility, and the chaotic firing of top military officials like the Secretary of the Navy and the Army Chief of Staff. Ben argues that Trump's actions have led to a catastrophic strategic failure, with Iran fully controlling the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. blockade ineffective. He also condemns the appointment of unqualified individuals to national security roles, including a 22-year-old with no experience as DHS counterintelligence chief and a 29-year-old deputy counterterrorism official involved in 'sugar baby' relationships. The segment escalates into a broader critique of the Trump administration's cover-up of Jeffrey Epstein's network, with revelations that James Comer is open to pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell in exchange for testimony, sparking outrage over the politicization of justice. Ben concludes by urging viewers to reject fascism, demand accountability, and support independent journalism through subscriptions and donations.