Trump’s War Is Staggering to an Incoherent Defeat
President Trump's handling of the Iran conflict is drawing concern even from his supporters. As he attempts to finalize a deal, the details remain unclear and contentious. Critics, including former allies, warn that the outcome could be detrimental to U.S. interests.
- ▪Trump has been teasing an agreement with Iran, but its details are still unknown.
- ▪Supporters like Senators Graham, Wicker, and Cruz have expressed alarm over the potential deal.
- ▪Former officials, including Mike Pompeo, have criticized the negotiations, comparing them to the controversial JCPOA.
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IdeasTrump’s War Is Staggering to an Incoherent DefeatEven the president’s supporters are alarmed.By Tom NicholsAFP / GettyMay 24, 2026, 8:12 PM ET ShareSave No one yet knows the details of the Iran deal that President Trump has been teasing on social media for the past day or so. The president himself has admonished his followers not to “listen to the losers, who are critical about something they know nothing about.” But as this war stumbles to a close, it is clear that the president, too, is lost: He didn’t know what he was doing when he began it, and now he doesn’t know how to get out of it.Only a day ago, Trump was trying to project confidence.
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