Breaking: Trump SPIRALS amid crushing news

The guest suggests Trump initiated the Iran war based on a misinterpretation of past military successes. Operations like 'Midnight Hammer' in Iran (bombing nuclear sites with no casualties) and the Venezuela operation (capturing Maduro and installing a new leader) led Trump to believe he possessed 'god-like powers' through the US military, especially special forces, with no perceived costs or downsides. This inflated sense of capability, combined with influence from advisors like Lindy Graham, convinced him he could achieve regime change in Iran easily.

Guest Tommy Vietor states, 'The reason he started the war is because... last June, there was the Midnight Hammer operation... Then there was the Venezuela operation earlier this year... So, he has decided that he has almost god-like powers... that there's no cost, there is no downside, that he can do literally whatever he wants. And he had lunatics like Lindy Graham talk him into this war.'

The war in Iran has directly triggered significant economic consequences, primarily through rising gas prices and disruptions to global supply chains. Experts warned that Iran would likely mine or close the Strait of Hormuz in response to attacks, which has occurred. This action has driven the national average for gas to $3.90 per gallon, potentially hitting $4, a dollar increase in a month. Beyond oil, the Strait's closure impacts 1/3 of the world's fertilizer and other critical minerals, threatening to 'hammer prices' in the US and disproportionately affect poor countries.

The host notes, 'He had to know... that one of the weapons that Iran could deploy was closing or even mining the Strait of Hormuz.' The guest confirms, 'Every expert would have told you that a war game with Iran ends with them mining or closing the Strait of Hormuz.' He adds, 'The national average for gas in the US has reached $3.90 per gallon... 1/3 of the world's fertilizer passes through the Strait of Hormuz. That's not getting through.'

Trump's Iran war is creating substantial political problems, directly contradicting his 'America First' promise to avoid foreign wars and exacerbating domestic affordability issues. The war's unpopularity (37% approval) is causing a significant erosion of support, even among his base, with 24% of 2024 Trump voters disapproving. This broken promise, combined with rising costs, makes it difficult for Republicans to campaign effectively, especially in competitive Senate races, and is seen as a direct cause of political vulnerability that could lead to significant electoral losses.

The guest states, 'Reuters has a poll out today. Only 37% of voters approve of the war in Iran. 59% disapprove.' Later, 'A YouGov poll out... found 24% of 2024 Trump voters disapprove of his handling of Iran.' The host adds, 'This is an instance where Donald Trump is unilaterally and directly responsible because had he not done that Friday night a couple of weeks ago we would have woken up Saturday and there would be no war.'