In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

- First—Tensions between Washington and Kyiv are reaching new heights as President Zelensky accuses the U.S. of temporarily interrupting critical intelligence sharing. The Trump administration denies the allegation, while President Trump escalates his criticism of Zelensky's leadership.
- Later in the show—Iran is tightening its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, with ships coming under attack and 6,000 sailors stranded. Tehran is also reviving demands President Trump has already rejected. I'll break down the mounting crisis.
- Plus—Russian President Vladimir Putin is proposing talks with President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping to end the war in Ukraine, while leaving Kyiv out of the room. We’ll take a closer look at the Kremlin’s proposal and what Putin really wants.
- And in today’s Back of the Brief—President Trump backs Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for another term, warning that America would be left to finish the war against Iran alone if voters replace him. But will Trump's endorsement help Netanyahu secure the support he needs to stay in power?

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October 20th, 2026: Trump–Zelensky Rift Deepens & Iran Tightens Hold Over Hormuz

The President's Daily Brief

October 20th, 2026: Trump–Zelensky Rift Deepens & Iran Tightens Hold Over Hormuz