EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 19 MIN
Trump Blinked Again and Gas Prices Won't Drop Until 2027
from Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes
Trump extended the Iran ceasefire indefinitely, which is another way of saying he blinked. Again. Meanwhile, a new Pentagon assessment says the Strait of Hormuz won't reopen for six months AFTER the war ends, meaning high gas prices through the holidays. Trump's approval has dropped to 33%. Only 23% approve of his handling of the cost of living. And a Fox News poll found Americans now trust Democrats more on the economy, a reversal years in the making.Plus: Virginia voters approved a new congressional map that would give Democrats a 10-to-1 advantage in the state, and Republicans immediately sued. Grant breaks down what it means for the 2026 midterms and the ongoing gerrymandering war reshaping the House of Representatives right now.LINKS:https://mimsnewspod.substack.com/PROMO CODES:The news is chaotic enough — you shouldn't also have to wonder if you're only getting half the story. Ground News shows you how every outlet, left, right, and center, is covering the same event, so you can see the full picture instead of just one side's version of it. Their Blindspot feed even surfaces stories that are being ignored by one side of the political spectrum entirely. Less echo chamber. More clarity. Go to ground.news/mims for 40% off their best plan, the Vantage subscription.Support the showFollow along on social media SaySo: @GrantHermes X: @GrantHermesInsta: @Grant__HermesTiktok: Grant_Hermes
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Trump extended the Iran ceasefire indefinitely, which is another way of saying he blinked. Again. Meanwhile, a new Pentagon assessment says the Strait of Hormuz won't reopen for six months AFTER the war ends, meaning high gas prices through the holidays. Trump's approval has dropped to 33%. Only 23% approve of his handling of the cost of living. And a Fox News poll found Americans now trust Democrats more on the economy, a reversal years in the making. Plus: Virginia voters approved a ...
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