Trump has lost the Iran war hawks

Today, ExplainedMarch 28, 202628:17Alpha 9.0

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Golden Quote

“What I support is a policy of regime change in Iran. And I've held that view for many years because I don't think there's any chance the current regime will change its behavior on two critical fronts: it's not going to give up its pursuit of nuclear weapons... and it's not going to give up on its pursuit of terrorism.”

John Bolton

2:17

Synopsis

John Bolton — the Republican hawk who spent decades calling for regime change in Iran — argues that Trump is botching the very war Bolton always wanted, and explains precisely why. Trump failed to build public support, brief Congress, coordinate with allies, or make contact with Iran's internal opposition, leaving the military campaign strategically hollow. Bolton's sharpest warning: a wounded but surviving Iranian regime may emerge more dangerous than before, having learned exactly how to weaponize the Strait of Hormuz. If you want to understand why even true believers think this war could end worse than it started, Bolton's insider critique is the clearest roadmap available.

Speakers

Jesse Ash

John Bolton

Episode Breakdown

The host introduces John Bolton, known for advocating regime change in Iran for decades, and the surprising turn of events where Bolton now criticizes Trump's approach to the current conflict.

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