Laura Ingraham presses Stephen Miller over Iran War 'shock,' John Fetterman torches Dems: only governed by 'Trump Derangement Syndrome,' Trump bashes Jerome Powell after announcing he will stay at the Fed, and more | 3.20.26 - Rising Recap

Podcast: Rising

Published: 2026-03-20

Guests: Stephen Miller, John Fetterman, Mark Wayne Mullen, Rand Paul, JD Vance

What Happened

Laura Ingraham challenged White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller on the predictability of Iran's actions amid the ongoing conflict. The White House faced criticism for its communications strategy, which included releasing hype videos using combat footage and popular songs. Former CENTCOM chief Joe Votel voiced concerns about the use of Hollywood and video game clips to embellish military performance.

Gas prices in the United States have risen by nearly a dollar per gallon over the last month, adding to the domestic concerns surrounding the Iran war. President Trump has faced criticism from various international leaders, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who found Trump's comments about NATO troops insulting. Germany and France have stated they will not participate in military operations in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the lack of a unified international front.

President Trump has criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of incompetence and suffering from 'Trump derangement syndrome.' Despite these accusations, the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged, citing projections of higher inflation and steady unemployment. Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to succeed Powell, indicating a potential shift in economic policy direction.

The Iran war remains unpopular among the general public, with only a slight majority of Republicans supporting it. Conservative commentator Candace Owens expressed doubt over the accuracy of polls showing high support from MAGA Republicans for the military actions. Independents largely oppose the war, and its unpopularity contrasts with past conflicts like Iraq and Vietnam, which initially had broader public support.

Democratic Senator John Fetterman has taken a stance against his party, attributing their actions to 'Trump derangement syndrome.' Fetterman has voted against measures limiting President Trump's military action in Iran and supported Mark Wayne Mullen's nomination as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Fetterman's political views have shifted from progressive to more conservative, possibly influenced by his personal health challenges, including a major stroke.

Fetterman's pro-Israel stance has been criticized by some on the left for being too aggressive, amidst claims of an anti-Semitic base within the Democratic Party. There are broader concerns about the acceptance of Jewish figures within the party, as illustrated by reports that Josh Shapiro was not chosen as Kamala Harris's VP running mate due to these concerns. Criticism of Israel is often conflated with anti-Semitism, complicating the political discourse.

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