"Netanyahu CONNED Trump!" Dave Smith Slams US-Iran War & Israel Ties | Feat. Bill O'Reilly

Dave Smith and Buckley Carlson argue that Donald Trump was manipulated by Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli intelligence into the Iran war, directly contradicting his 'America First' promise to avoid costly Middle Eastern conflicts. They contend that the war has led to a no-win situation, with the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz causing severe global economic damage and failing to achieve any stated war aims, such as stopping uranium enrichment or dismantling the IRGC. This has resulted in Trump's approval ratings hitting record lows and a fracturing of the conservative base.

Dave Smith states, 'Donald Trump allowed Benjamin Netanyahu to con him into this war, which he has openly been spending my entire life trying to drag my country into.' Buckley Carlson adds that Trump 'betray[ed] not just his voters but also Americans in general and squandered American power.' Piers Morgan notes Trump's approval rating is at a 'record low' and highlights the economic impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure.

Will Chamberlain presents a contrarian view, asserting that the Iran war is a 'geopolitical masterstroke' that will lead to Iran's capitulation. He believes the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is economically devastating Iran, costing them $400 million a day and risking irreversible damage to their oil wells. Chamberlain dismisses concerns about global economic impact, arguing the US, as the world's largest oil producer and exporter, benefits from higher oil prices, while Iran's one-note economy cannot withstand the pressure.

Will Chamberlain tweeted, 'We're getting the enriched uranium, we're getting a stop to enrichment... all done in 6 weeks, geopolitical masterstroke.' He states the blockade is 'costing them something like $400 million a day' and that Iran's oil wells face 'almost irreversible damage.'

Bill O'Reilly strongly refutes claims that the US was misled into the war, emphasizing a consensus among intelligence agencies regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions. He states that Mossad, US intel (CIA, NSA), and the IAEA all agree that Iran is close to developing a nuclear weapon, making the US intervention a necessary measure to prevent a destructive situation. O'Reilly dismisses the idea of Israel 'calling the shots,' asserting that Trump acted on broad intelligence, not solely Israeli influence.

Bill O'Reilly states, 'Mossad is a very very good intelligence operation... And US intel, the CIA and the NSA, are equally as good. And the IAEA... all say the same thing. There's no dissent. The Iranians are close to developing a nuclear weapon.' He adds, 'Israel's not calling any shots. The only intel that Trump acted upon was the location of the mullahs when they were first killed.'

The debate highlights a significant schism within the American conservative right, with former Trump supporters like Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly expressing remorse for endorsing him due to the Iran war. This contrasts sharply with staunch Trump defenders like Mark Levin, who criticizes opponents as 'woke Reich.' This division reflects a struggle between traditional conservative values, America First populism, and interventionist neoconservatism, impacting the future leadership of the Republican party.

Buckley Carlson mentions Tucker Carlson's 'apology for supporting Trump and specifically because of what's happened with Iran.' Dave Smith recounts Mark Levin calling him and Tucker the 'woke Reich' and 'Nazis' for opposing the war and advocating free speech.