The Young Turks Beating War Drums - June 17, 2025
Jun 18, 2025
Tensions are rising as the U.S. deepens its involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, prompting rare bipartisan efforts against military action. Notably, AOC joins Republicans to push for restraint. Meanwhile, divisions within the MAGA movement intensify, with Steve Bannon clashing with prominent media figures. The podcast delves into the manipulation of alliances in American foreign policy, the misconceptions surrounding Iran's nuclear threat, and strategies to unite diverse political factions against establishment war policies. Grassroots movements gain momentum as anti-war sentiments flourish.
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Trump Tricked Into War
- Donald Trump was tricked by Netanyahu into deeper US involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.
- Trump shifted from hesitant to offensive, showcasing lack of leadership and decision-making flaws.
Israel Forces Trump's Hand
- Israel instigated attacks on Iran when Iran was most defenseless, clearing its proxies in Syria.
- Netanyahu ignored US objections, forcing Trump into a reluctant role in the conflict.
Decades of Netanyahu Lies
- Netanyahu has falsely warned for 33 years that Iran is weeks away from a nuclear bomb.
- US intelligence confirms Iran abandoned nuclear weapons development since 2003, disproving the war justification.