Hugh Hewitt
Coverage of Hugh Hewitt in the Nexus archive.
- U.S. launches new strikes on Iran while Tehran mocks Trump’s reversal on charging for Hormuz transits — ‘20% is of course too much. We will be fair’
The U.S. launched new military strikes against Iran and reinstated a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump announcing plans to charge tolls for ship passage. Iran dismissed the toll proposal as excessive and claimed control over the waterway, raising concerns about escalating tensions and economic disruptions.
- US begins new Iran strikes after Trump says ships will be charged to use the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. launched new strikes against Iran following President Trump's announcement of reinstating a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and imposing tolls on ships. Iran claims control of the strait, escalating tensions that risk returning to all-out war, while oil prices rose sharply amid the conflict.
- Hewitt: Iran peace framework ‘terrible deal’
Conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt criticized the reported U.S.-Iran draft agreement as a 'terrible deal'. The comment came after President Trump appeared on his show and paused the U.S. Navy's operation in the Strait of Hormuz. This pause occurred amid reports of nearing a framework to end tensions.
- Trump doubles down on attacks against 'terrible' '60 Minutes' host Norah O'Donnell
President Donald Trump attacked '60 Minutes' host Norah O'Donnell, calling her 'terrible' after she asked him about a shooter's manifesto. Trump claimed O'Donnell rehearsed the question to provoke him and rejected the idea of walking out of the interview. The exchange occurred during an interview last month where Trump was asked about the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooter's manifesto.
- Trump accuses pope of ‘endangering a lot of Catholics’ with Iran war stance
President Trump accused Pope Francis of endangering Catholics by condoning Iran's nuclear development, Trump expressed his concerns in an interview with Hugh Hewitt, criticizing the pope's stance on the issue