Deciphering Trump on War, NATO

Amanpour

CNN

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4.1 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 1 April 2026

⏱️ 54 minutes

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President Donald Trump says the Iranian president is asking for a ceasefire and he claims the nuclear threat from Iran has been dealt with. He is also telling allies its up to them to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and he suggested to a British newspaper that he is considering leaving NATO. Former State Department official Jon Alterman joins the show from DC to discuss what happens next. Also on today's show: Dmytro Kuleba, Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister; Brian Goldstone, Author, "There Is No Place For Us"; Hoda Sobhani, Director, "That Night" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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