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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 8 MIN

Iran War, Trump Election Claims, China Blackmail and IRS Pressure

from 4 Things To Know This Afternoon · host Erick-Woods Erickson

Iran War Widens Across the Middle East American forces continue striking Iranian positions as Tehran and its proxies target military sites, allies, and shipping routes. I explain why Israel remains on the sidelines and why regime change may be unavoidable. Trump's Election Claims Face an Evidence Test President Trump warned about Chinese interference and weaknesses in election security, but many of his broader claims remain hypothetical. I separate legitimate concerns about ballot security from allegations unsupported by enough evidence to overturn an election. China's Blackmail Operation Raises New Questions Reports indicate China monitored the internet activity of someone in the first Trump administration and may have attempted to build a blackmail dossier. I examine why the administration should release the classified information and impose real consequences. White House IRS Pressure Sparks Corruption Concerns Treasury official Kenneth Keyes is reportedly leaving after warning that a potential White House request could violate federal law governing IRS audits. I explain why conservatives cannot tolerate the political weaponization of the IRS, regardless of which party controls Washington. Text ERICK to 33-777 for "Show Notes" and to stay updated on all things Erick Erickson. www.erickerickson.com https://www.youtube.com/@ewerickson  https://rumble.com/ewerickson  Stay grounded, stay informed, and keep the faith.

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