27 MAR 26 SITREP

• President Trump announced an extension of the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 10 days, setting the new timeline to just after Easter.
• The directive centers on Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint for global energy transit and naval operations.
• The President stated that failure by Iran to comply would result in U.S. military action targeting Iranian power plants described as crucial infrastructure.
• Discussion included the potential deployment of American combat troops to locations such as Karg Island and beachheads near the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting escalation risks involving U.S. forces.

• Mike Lindell stated at CPAC in Texas that he was endorsed for governor of Minnesota and said he would begin holding rallies across Minnesota starting the following week to reach voters directly.
• Lindell said Minnesota media outlets have not covered his campaign, stating coverage has been silent and that he must bypass media by organizing rallies across Minnesota similar to events previously held with Donald Trump.
• He referenced agreement with Amy Klobuchar in 2018 and 2019 to eliminate electronic voting machines and transition to paper ballots, stating she was the largest national voice supporting that position at that time.
• Lindell stated he spent 5 years investigating voting fraud and alleged that approximately $30 billion brought into Minnesota was affected by fraud, while accusing Tim Walz, Keith Ellison, and Ilhan Omar of involvement or failure to act, and stating Ellison has taken legal action against him and MyPillow.

• Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton halted construction of a development referred to as Epic City after 1.5 years of legal action, described as a large Islamic development project within Texas.
• Paxton conducted investigations into financial flows from organizations identified as terrorist-linked into local mosques and schools in Texas and pursued prosecutions using authority granted by the governor.
• In addition to these happenings, a Republican primary contest between Paxton and Senator John Cornyn has escalated, with reports of nearly $100 million spent on negative advertisements against Paxton and polling showing Paxton leading by 8 points.
• Grassroots organizers in Texas secured nearly 2 million votes to pass Proposition 10 banning Sharia law, while reports stated over 400,000 illegal immigrants entered Texas since 2018 alongside claims of efforts to influence elections and shift Texas political control.