April 13, 2026 - Trump struggles to explain purpose of US blockade of Strait of Hormuz, and to explain picture depicting him as Jesus
14/04/2026 | 11 mins.
Simon's live update for South Africa's Newzroom Afrika TV, with Xoli Mngambi anchoring. Courtesy DStv405
April 13, 2026 - Trump begins his blockade of Strait of Hormuz, and deletes an offensive social media post
13/04/2026 | 6 mins.
Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report", reunited at long last with the great John Campbell. #trump #iran #blasphemy #midterms
April 13, 2026 - Trump deletes controversial post depicting him as Jesus, claiming he thought he was depicted as a doctor
13/04/2026 | 3 mins.
Simon's live update for "Tonight with Andrew Marr" on President Trump's blasphemous social media depiction of himself as Jesus, and his vicious ad hominem attack on the Pope.
April 13, 2026 - Trump's naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz raises fresh questions about his mental stability
13/04/2026 | 8 mins.
Back from a week-long break, Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC.
April 3, 2026 - "American Week": Pam Bondi walks the plank
03/04/2026 | 13 mins.
Simon's live update for LBC's Friday evening drivetime programme...this week, presented by...Simon. Tonight: Bondi fired, while Trump stumbles again over Iran, and Artemis II heads to the moon.
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