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“TOTAL Betrayal!” Trump: US Could Strike Iran | With Senator Rand Paul + Scott Horton

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Jun 18, 2025
In a riveting discussion, Senator Rand Paul, a leading anti-war voice, joins former Navy SEAL Rob O’Neill and journalist Aaron Mate to dissect the potential repercussions of U.S. military action against Iran. They debate the intricacies of American foreign policy amid rising tensions and question the justification for intervention. Scott Horton emphasizes historical lessons, advocating for caution in Trump’s decisions. The conversation also touches on the fractured state of conservatism regarding these urgent geopolitical issues.
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Grave Consequences of War

  • War is the gravest decision for any leader, with costs in lives, debt, and reputation.
  • Past wars like Iraq and Afghanistan show how intervention can define legacies negatively.
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Conservative Rift on Iran War

  • The US conservative right remains divided between interventionists and non-interventionists on Iran.
  • War is never a game; it involves real costs and consequences.
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Nuclear Threat Ambiguity

  • Iran is unlikely to develop a nuclear weapon imminently according to intelligence.
  • Attacking Iran risks accelerating their nuclear ambitions instead of deterring them.
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