The David Pakman Show 6/18/25: US enters war with Iran, MAGA civil war bursts
Jun 18, 2025
Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor, discusses New Jersey's political shift and her candidacy for governor. The conversation highlights the alarming escalation into war with Iran, examining Trump's contradictory stance and provocative rhetoric. Tensions in the MAGA movement reveal deep infighting, with tension boiling over between Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson. Sherrill emphasizes the need for reform in housing and healthcare while critiquing the authoritarian tactics seen in immigration enforcement, stressing the importance of civil liberties.
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Trump’s Anti-War Promise Broken
- Donald Trump promised to be the anti-war president but has led the US into active conflict with Iran.
- His administration shredded the Iran nuclear deal, escalating tensions and dismantling diplomacy.
Constitutional War Powers Ignored
- Trump’s war with Iran lacks constitutional legal authorization from Congress.
- Presidents have historically circumvented formal war declarations, but Iran involvement is an explicit new escalation.
Dangerous Trump War Rhetoric
- Trump's social media war rhetoric includes boasting about military dominance and threatening assassination.
- Such public ultimatums increase war risks and close the door to diplomatic solutions.
