frozen snapshot — 2026-07-14 · see today →

What's on Donald Trump's mind?

read fresh this morning at 6

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charging a toll on hormuz 28% · newthe iran ceasefire is over 22% shrinking the utah monuments 16% · newreviving 2020 in prime time 11% · neweverything else 23%

Guardian of the Strait, for 20% of the Cargo

He'll 'protect' Strait of Hormuz shipping — for a 20% cut of everything that floats through.

What to Know About Trump’s Plan to Charge a Toll in the Strait of Hormuz

The New York Times · 2026-07-14

our translation

he doesn't want a war, he wants a tollbooth. 'guardian angel' is just a nicer word for protection racket, and the oil spike is the invoice.

new — 20% toll spikes oil worldwidevery sure · 3 sources

Back to Day One: Blockade, Strikes, and Pickaxe Mountain

US, Iran trade strikes; ceasefire deadvery sure · 3 sources

3 Million Acres, Gone With a Pen

new — signed proclamation cutting 3M acresvery sure · 3 sources

Prime Time, Thursday: The 2020 Fight Reopened

new — primetime 2020 speech set for Thursdaypretty sure · 3 sources

tuesday, july 14

Order the Strait of Hormuz blockade enforced at 4 p.m. Tuesday(on the schedule)

Welcome new Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi to the White House(reported)

Speak at the PA Defense & Innovation Summit in Carlisle(reported)

Claim the oil spike as proof the 'guardian' toll is working(safe bet)

rebuilt from the public schedule, pool reports & old habits — the rest is educated guessing

The source

U.S. military to enforce new Iran blockade starting 4pm Tuesday

news.google.com · 2026-07-14

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