Impolitic with John Heilemann Angus King & Jason Crow: Casus Belli & Caveat Emptor re Iran
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Jun 30, 2025 
Angus King, an Independent Senator from Maine and former governor, and Jason Crow, a Democratic Congressman and former Army Ranger, dive into the aftermath of U.S. air strikes on Iran. They raise critical questions about the effects on Iran's nuclear program and express concerns over the politicization of intelligence under the Trump administration. Additionally, King discusses Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship, while Crow analyzes the political implications of Zohran Mamdani's primary victory in New York City.
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Iran's Crucial Post-Strike Decision
- Iran faces a pivotal choice post-US and Israeli strikes: abandon its nuclear program or double down for a bomb.
- This decision profoundly impacts regional stability and global security.
Danger of Limiting Intel Sharing
- Restricting intelligence sharing with Congress undermines critical oversight and accountability.
- Congressman King sees this as a dangerous precedent that threatens democratic checks on power.
Military Leadership Needs Accountability
- Congressman Crow condemns Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's attacks on the press and misrepresentation of military mission.
- He emphasizes true military leadership requires accountability and honest evaluation of missions.