I think the president was posting a joke, and of course he took it down because he recognized

that a lot of people weren't understanding his humor in that case. I think the president

United States likes to mix it up on social media. And I actually think that's one of the good

things about this president is that he's not filtered. He doesn't send everything through a communications

professional. He actually reaches out directly to the people.

That's one explanation. Vice President J.D. Vance defending President Trump's social media post,

depicting himself as Jesus. The question is, what was the president's explanation for that picture?

We're going to have that for you in just a moment. The president, meanwhile, is claiming once again

that Iran wants to make a deal. It comes after he ordered a blockade of Iranian moment. The president, meanwhile, is claiming once again that Iran wants to make a deal.

It comes after he ordered a blockade of Iranian ports.

The question is, how is Tehran now responding?

Also ahead, the latest on the standoff between House Democrats on the Oversight Committee

and former Attorney General Pam Bondi.

The question is, can they force her to give a deposition on the DOJ's handling of the Epstein

files? It's way too early for this.

Good morning and welcome to way too early, the show that always tips its door-dash drivers.

More on that story in just a little bit.

You should all be tipping them.

They're working very hard.

Mali Vitale, on this Tuesday, April 14th, we will start with the news.

As the tenuous ceasefire between the United States and Iran hangs in the balance,

the U.S. military has begun its blockade of ships

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