Daniel Davis Deep Dive Col Doug Macgregor: Trump Warns Iran
Oct 7, 2025
Col Doug Macgregor, a retired U.S. Army colonel and defense analyst, provides a candid analysis of current Middle Eastern tensions and the role of U.S. foreign policy. He critiques Trump's claims of peace, arguing that genuine stability remains elusive. Macgregor emphasizes Israel's ambitious regional agenda powered by U.S. support, while contending that Iran is often unfairly vilified. He discusses potential military responses from Iran and warns against reckless rhetoric that could worsen conflict, all while calling for a focus on domestic security over foreign interventions.
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Israel Seeks A Strategic Opportunity
- Israel seeks to reshape the region and sees current U.S. support as a narrow window of opportunity.
- Doug Macgregor doubts Trump's "eternal peace" plan will limit Israel's push for broader objectives.
Demonization As A Political Tool
- Netanyahu frames Iran as an existential nuclear threat to compel U.S. intervention.
- Macgregor calls that narrative an old ploy and doubts Iran intends to strike the U.S. with nukes.
Prioritize Avoiding War
- Avoid seeking additional wars as a primary foreign-policy tool.
- Prioritize avoiding conflict because the first duty of defense policy is to prevent war.