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Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com Matt and Doug discuss a proposed Trump "$1 gold coin," calling it inappropriate for a sitting president and a sign of "end-stage empire," comparing it to Rome's shift to leaders' faces on coinage. They also cover a plan to sell early access to Trump's Truth Social posts for $100,000/month amid allegations of stock front-running, plus a $500,000-entry private D.C. club tied to Trump's son as legalized influence peddling. The conversation shifts to escalating U.S.-Iran conflict risks, possible boots-on-the-ground odds, Israel's role, parallels to Iraq/WMD claims, and the financial strain of missile-heavy warfare. They argue oil and gold should rise, criticize claims about U.S. gold reserves, note European sentiment turning against the U.S., discuss surveillance "Flock" cameras, disappointment over lack of major prosecutions, market confusion, and potential opportunities in undervalued oil and dividend-paying gold stocks. 00:00 Trump Coin Controversy 04:28 Truth Social Paywall Scheme 06:24 Iran War Fears 08:48 Europe Turns On America 10:11 War Costs And Strategy 13:41 Gold Audit Doubts 15:39 Market Bubbles And Korea 19:28 Inflation Reality Check 21:19 Surveillance Camera State 23:03 No Accountability And Elections 27:13 Influence Peddling Club 29:14 Ukraine War Oil Fallout 32:07 Jones Act And Congress 33:46 Lindsey Graham Legacy 37:49 Betting On What Happens Next 40:10 Wrap Up And Sign Off