Gary Bauer's End of Day Report

03-18-2026
The radical Iranian regime’s decision to target shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has sent oil prices skyrocketing and has financial markets in a panic. President Trump understands the obvious risks involved and made sinking Iran’s navy a top priority. To ensure the free flow of energy and international trade, President Trump asked our NATO allies to commit some of their naval assets to help us keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Well, our European NATO allies just abandoned the United States and President Trump. They rejected our request to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, even though 25% of Europe’s oil must pass through that strategic waterway. This response reveals the truth about the NATO alliance.