PoliticsNation

On today's episode of Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton discusses President Trump's conflicting statements on the war with Iran. While he claimed the U.S. was winding down, reports suggest Trump is considering sending troops, and the Pentagon is asking Congress for $200 billion for military preparations. Rev. Sharpton also remembers former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who passed away at 81 and was known for investigating Russia's interference in the 2016 election.

On Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton highlights a tense week as President Trump issues a series of high-stakes ultimatums—threatening military strikes on Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, escalating a broader conflict that could impact global energy and security. 

At home, Trump is also pressuring Democrats by threatening to send ICE agents into airports during a DHS shutdown, while insisting Congress pass his voting-focused SAVE America Act—despite resistance and ongoing debate on Capitol Hill.

Reverend Al Sharpton takes listeners inside the explosive "No Kings" rallies unfolding across the United States and around the world. As demonstrators turn out in the midst of a war and a partial government shutdown, they are voicing deep frustrations with President Trump and policies critics argue resemble the actions of a monarch rather than a democratically elected leader.