The Briefing with Jen Psaki Trump's lack of foreign policy principles tears MAGA apart on Iran
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Jun 19, 2025 
Join former CIA director John Brennan, foreign policy expert Matt Duss, and Keisha Lance Bottoms, former mayor of Atlanta, as they dissect the chaotic influence of Trump’s foreign policy on his supporters. They explore the internal GOP conflicts surrounding U.S. military strategies in Iran and how media narratives shape these decisions. The conversation delves into the risks of Trump's impulsive actions and the urgent need for diplomacy over military engagement, highlighting the broader implications for local communities and the nation.
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Preventive Strikes Risky and Historical
- Israeli preventive strikes on Iran resemble past controversial preemptive attacks like Iraq in 2003.
- Such strikes risk escalation and do not guarantee long-term security or resolution.
Iran Strikes Could Escalate Conflict
- Military action against Iran’s nuclear sites risks a protracted conflict requiring US boots on the ground.
- Strikes invite Iranian retaliation and complicate diplomatic resolutions.
Trump's Ad Hoc War Decisions
- Trump's indecisiveness on bombing Iran highlights his ad hoc, impulsive foreign policy style.
- He seems to rely on last-minute decisions influenced by media and other actors.