MAGA and Republicans TURN ON Trump Over War with Iran
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖Trump's statements on the Iran war are contradictory, claiming it's 'almost over' and 'just getting started' simultaneously.
- ❖The war has led to a global energy crisis, with oil prices spiking and gas prices rising, costing taxpayers approximately $1 billion per day.
- ❖Some MAGA media personalities, including Alex Jones and Tucker Carlson, express 'betrayal' and strong opposition to Trump's war in Iran.
- ❖Lindsey Graham actively coached Netanyahu and briefed Trump to advocate for the war, framing it as an ego-boosting 'Reagan plus' move.
- ❖The White House is using 'war porn' propaganda videos, cutting air strike footage with movie clips and video games, which veterans find offensive.
- ❖DHS and ICE are assaulting and arresting American citizens for peacefully exercising free speech, often based on false accusations.
- ❖Democrats are urged to oppose any supplemental funding requests for the Iran war, as it would legitimize an unauthorized and unpopular conflict.
- ❖Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are profiting from a new venture selling drones to the Pentagon, leveraging their father's ban on foreign-made drones.
Insights
1Trump's Incoherent War Strategy and Economic Fallout
The Trump administration's approach to the war in Iran is marked by extreme incoherence, with the President making contradictory statements about its status and objectives. This confusion extends to the military's goals, which range from destroying missile programs to achieving unconditional surrender or even regime change. The conflict has immediate and severe economic consequences, including a spike in oil prices to around $100 a barrel, rising gas prices averaging $3.48, and a daily cost to taxpayers of approximately $1 billion. This economic strain exacerbates existing concerns about the cost of living, making the midterm political landscape more challenging for the administration.
Trump stated the war is 'almost over' and 'just getting started' (), and later 'very complete' but also 'going further' (). The price of oil spiked to $100 a barrel, and gas hit $3.48 (). The war is costing taxpayers about $1 billion a day ().
2MAGA Base Betrayal and Lindsey Graham's Influence
Despite Trump's strong base, his war in Iran has generated significant backlash from high-profile right-wing media figures, including Nick Fuentes, Alex Jones, Tucker Carlson, and Megan Kelly, who view it as a 'complete betrayal.' This internal criticism highlights a divide within the MAGA movement regarding foreign intervention. Conversely, Senator Lindsey Graham, a known 'warmonger,' is identified as a key influencer, having bragged about receiving Israeli intelligence briefings and coaching Netanyahu to persuade Trump to initiate the war. Graham's influence is framed as an appeal to Trump's ego, suggesting he could be 'Reagan plus' by taking aggressive military action.
Nick Fuentes and Alex Jones called the war an 'utter and complete betrayal' (). Lindsey Graham bragged to the Wall Street Journal about getting briefings from Israeli intelligence and coaching Netanyahu (). Graham told Maria Bartiromo that 'Iran's down, Cuba's next' and Trump is 'Reagan plus' ().
3White House Propaganda and Disrespect for Service
The White House employs a propaganda strategy that includes 'war porn' videos, combining air strike footage with clips from popular movies and violent video games like Call of Duty. This 'memeification' of war is widely criticized by veterans and even some conservative figures as offensive and disrespectful to the seriousness of conflict and the sacrifices of service members. An example of media manipulation is Fox News airing old footage of Trump saluting coffins without a hat to counter criticism of him wearing a baseball hat during a dignified transfer of fallen soldiers, which later required a rare apology.
The White House is pumping out 'war porn videos' that cut together air strike footage with clips from popular movies and violent video games (). Fox News showed old footage of Trump saluting coffins to counter criticism of him wearing a hat during a dignified transfer, leading to an apology (). Congressman Pat Ryan stated that veterans find the 'memeify or gify war' approach 'offensive and gross' ().
4DHS and ICE Abuses Against American Citizens
Despite some personnel changes, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continue to engage in brutal tactics, including assaulting and arresting American citizens for peacefully exercising their constitutional rights. A Wall Street Journal investigation revealed that nearly half of the 279 people accused by officials of attacking federal officers were US citizens, many never charged with assault or acquitted at trial. Officers are reportedly trained to arrest anyone who 'touches' them, and agents have been recorded telling protesters to 'mind their own business.' This indicates a systemic issue where the process is used to 'torture' individuals for filming or protesting, extending beyond immigrants to target citizens.
A Wall Street Journal investigation found that of 279 people accused by government officials of attacking federal officers, 181 were US citizens, and close to half were never charged with assault (). An ICE officer told a citizen recording outside a jail, 'People can't mind their own business,' and 'Removal of criminals out of this country. That's what makes America great' ().
5Democrats' Dilemma: Funding an Unpopular War
Democrats face a critical decision regarding potential requests for supplemental funding for the Iran war, with the administration possibly seeking an additional $50 billion. While some, like Senator Chris Coons, are open to supporting it, others, including Senator Chris Murphy and Congressman Pat Ryan, advocate for a 'hell no' vote. They argue that funding the war would legitimize an unauthorized, expensive, and unpopular conflict, and that 'supporting the troops' means preventing them from being sent into an ill-defined, open-ended war. Public opinion polls show strong opposition to the war (53%) and sending ground troops (74%), with 77% fearing terrorist attacks on US soil in response.
The administration is expected to ask Congress for another $50 billion to fund the war (). Senator Chris Coons said he would support it (). Tommy Victor stated, 'If you oppose the war in Iran, you have to oppose funding' (). A poll showed 53% opposed the war, 74% opposed ground troops, and 77% feared terrorist attacks on US soil (). Congressman Pat Ryan stated, 'I agree absolutely hell no on a vote for whatever the amount is' ().
Opportunities
Drone Manufacturing and Sales to the Pentagon
Leverage government bans on foreign-made drones (e.g., Chinese) to create a domestic drone manufacturing and sales company. The opportunity arises from a sudden market void and increased demand due to ongoing conflicts. This involves acquiring smaller drone makers and potentially merging with existing publicly listed companies (like a golf course company) to gain capital and market access.
Lessons
- Democrats in Congress must unequivocally oppose any supplemental funding for the Iran war to prevent legitimizing an unauthorized and unpopular conflict, prioritizing national security over political expediency.
- Advocate for congressional oversight and accountability regarding DHS and ICE actions, pushing for hard questions during confirmation hearings and highlighting abuses against American citizens and journalists.
- Educate the public on the true costs of war, both human and economic, and the dangers of executive overreach in foreign policy, contrasting it with the administration's 'memeification' of conflict.
Quotes
"We took a little excursion because we felt we had to do that to get rid of some evil. And uh I think you'll see it's going to be a short-term excursion. Short term."
"Best money ever spent. When this regime goes down, we're going to have a new M East. We're going to make a ton of money. Israel and the United States. You just wait to see what comes in the next two weeks."
"It is not supporting the troops to embolden and enable Donald Trump in how he's running this military."
"The way to honor that trust is to ask the hard questions, to push to make the military be accountable, to make the president certainly be accountable."
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