System Update with Glenn Greenwald Trump Declares the War in Iran to Be His Own; Journalist Ken Klippenstein on Trump's War Plans, DC Dems, and More
Jun 18, 2025
In this discussion, investigative journalist Ken Klippenstein dives into Donald Trump's increasingly assertive ownership of the U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict. He critiques Trump’s reliance on controversial intelligence and military rhetoric, highlighting the complexities of international law. Klippenstein also explores the intersection of faith and politics in U.S. support for Israel, and discusses the risks of escalating tensions, along with the intricate diplomatic maneuvers between the U.S. and Israeli leaders concerning Iran.
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Trump Claims Ownership of Iran War
- Donald Trump has taken full ownership of the war against Iran, claiming it as "our war" with U.S. military involvement.
- He demands unconditional surrender from Iran and dismisses intelligence contradicting his claims about Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Trump Ignores Intelligence Chief
- Trump dismisses his own chosen intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard's statement that Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons.
- He insists Iran was "very close" to acquiring a nuclear weapon despite intelligence consensus to the contrary.
US Controls Iran Skies
- Trump asserts U.S. dominance over Iranian airspace, implying direct military involvement.
- He threatens Iran's supreme leader but holds off assassination attempts "for now."