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Septua

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Sun Jun 22, 2025, 09:52 PM Jun 22

Trump and Iran [View all]

I don't know jack about Iran or Iran's nuclear status quo and don't know enough to have an opinion on the potential consequences of Trump's recent attack on Iran nuclear facilities. But, I do know something about Trump.

He is transactional...never does anything without an expectation of getting something in return...for him. Two weeks ago, he was against Bibi attacking Iran, then wanted some of the glory when Bibi made an attack. What was that about? Staying on Bibi's good side or just keeping his name the top daily breaking news bites.

Gabbard said the 'intelligence' didn't support Iran's near ready position to build a bomb. Trump said she was wrong. Trump can't comprehend intelligence reports so who's feeding him better intelligence that Gabbard? Or maybe...

It was based on “a feeling” the president had as he realized diplomacy would not lead to an acceptable outcome.
(https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/06/22/trump-iran-strike-decision/)

Whatever drove Trump to the decision, it wasn't to 'make America great' or for that matter, make the world a safer place.

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