Trump's Successful Iran Mission, and the MAGA Case For and Against Strikes, with Emily Jashinsky and Victor Davis Hanson | Ep. 1093

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Jun 23, 2025

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Emily Jashinsky

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Victor Davis Hanson

Victor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and military historian, joins commentator Emily Jashinsky to discuss Trump's strategic airstrike on Iran's nuclear sites. They delve into the criticisms from both the far left and MAGA right, contrasting them with historical reactions to Obama's actions. They also analyze Iran's retaliatory strikes, the potential political fallout, and the implications for U.S. foreign policy. Additionally, Jashinsky shares her insights on the impact of celebrity political opinions amidst geopolitical tensions.

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INSIGHT

Iran's Threat and Timing of Strike

Iran has been the top state sponsor of terror against the U.S. for 46 years and actively killed American troops.
Trump's strike was timely because Iran and its proxies were significantly weakened, making the operation less provocative than before.

INSIGHT

Degradation of Iran's Power

Israel and the U.S. crippled Iran's proxies like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis significantly in recent years.
Iran's capability for retaliation and nuclear progress has been greatly degraded, making it less formidable than before.

INSIGHT

Legal Authority for Trump's Strike

Trump acted within constitutional and congressional authority, justified under the post-9/11 Authorization for Use of Military Force.
Targeted strikes do not equate to a war declaration needing Congress approval.

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Megyn Kelly begins the show by breaking down the consequential and successful U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear sites, Iran’s decades-long threat to Americans, President Trump’s decision to take this action at this time, the current divide in the MAGA movement, and more. Then Victor Davis Hanson, author of "The End of Everything," joins to discuss criticism against Trump and his administration from both the far left and the MAGA right over the strikes on Iran, the hypocrisy from Democrats compared to how they reacted to Obama's actions, Trump's rational approach to foreign policy, the precision and professionalism of Trump’s secret Iran nuclear mission, how the operation reflects a level of military competence rarely acknowledged, why the action doesn't constitute entering a war, and more. Then Emily Jashinsky, host of "After Party with Emily Jashinsky," joins to discuss Iran’s retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases following the Trump administration mission, whether this was actually a coordinated effort to symbolically respond without escalating the conflict, the conservative and MAGA case against Trump's Iran actions, the potential the strikes have a negative affect on America and Americans abroad and domestically, Ariana Grande’s social media post sharing AOC's call for Trump to be impeached, the potential for celebrities to get political in another war-like scenario, her new MK Media show launching tonight with Tucker Carlson, and more.

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