Russian President Vladimir Putin says Trump is "smart, experienced," but is in danger.
“As far as I can imagine, the newly elected president is an intelligent and already quite experienced person. I think he will find a solution [to the Ukraine war]."
"[He's faced] numerous assassination attempts. I think he's not safe even now."
Putin added that Trump and his family - including his children - faced a weaponized legal system.
"Gangsters don't even do this in Russia. When criminal gangs fight, they don't touch children and women."
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Better a poor and wise youth Than an old and foolish king who will be admonished no more. Ecclesiastes 4:13
Question:
Or what king, going to make war against another king, does not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand? Luke14:31
Answer:
A king who watches too much FOX TV, reads too many Marvel comics, pays attention to the New York Times, and watches too many Hollywood political thrillers.
The narrow strait is the most important chokepoint for the world's oil supply. Some 21 million barrels — or $1.2 billion worth of oil — pass through the strait every day.
Will a closed Strait hurt Iran? In terms of international oil sales, yes, but in terms of daily life, no. Iran pumps 3.5 million barrels of crude oil per day. The situation at this hour: