Trump lies constantly and he is desperate for the Iran war to be over. So desperate that he’s giving Iran 20 times the money Obama did, and getting nothing in return, except an open strait that Iran will charge a “maintenance fee” to all ships. Well done, bozo
To all those who berated me on this platform for doubting that Trump cared about the human rights or democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, I accept your apology.
Pete Hegseth went on CBS this morning and argued with a straight face that America controls the Strait of Hormuz right now. These people think we’re fucking stupid.
Trump, you're right. The strike on Beirut shouldn't have happened this morning. It should have happened a long time ago.
We, the citizens of Israel, are not your puppets. We didn't vote for you. You are not our prime minister.
You do not get to decide whether we respond when we are under attack. You do not get to manage the lives of millions of Israelis.
We appreciate everything you have done for the State of Israel, but it's time for you to understand that Israel is not another star on your flag.
You have become a deeply divisive figure. Israelis should not have to sit in bomb shelters waiting to hear what you say in order to know whether they can leave. The way you speak about our prime minister, and your rush to the media after every conversation between you, has earned you a great deal of contempt here.
You asked, "What the fuck is Bibi doing?" He's doing exactly what he is expected to do: protecting the people of Israel. He is not meant to serve your interests.
The surrender deal you are eager to sign with a murderous regime that has brutally oppressed its own people for 47 years and openly seeks our destruction is, in our eyes, one of the greatest disgraces imaginable. For Israel, it is a suicide pact.
Do not expect us to sit quietly while rockets and explosive drones are fired at us. Do not expect us to embrace the weakness you are displaying.
You are normalizing attacks on Israel. You are normalizing a reality in which millions of Israelis live between bomb shelters, rockets, and explosive drones.
By your actions, you are creating a dangerous equation: the IRGC and terrorist organizations are learning that they can attack Israel while Israel is expected not to respond.
There has never been a time when Israel sat and waited to see whether it would be attacked. That is not how you defeat terrorism.
That is not strength. It is surrender.
Israel has fought terrorism for generations and defeated it. We will not surrender to terror because you choose to do business with it.
We do not bribe terrorists, and we do not sell our values to accommodate them. If a terrorist organization were firing at New York and sending explosive drones into its streets, you would decide for yourself how to respond.
We have dedicated our lives to telling the world that terrorism must never pay. You chose to yield to it. Pride and ego prevent you from admitting mistakes and correcting them.
It is time for Israel to tell you no. Without apology.
Donald Trump is not God, and he sure as hell isn't the reason Israel exists. Israel was here before him and will be here after him. We don't need your permission to speak, defend ourselves, or survive. So spare us the gratitude bullshit and shut the fuck up.
Finally, we have a preliminary agreement to begin tentative negotiations over the hypothetical path forward to consider possible arrangements to discuss steps forward that may or may not be included in a notional accord over a working group that could possibly meet by a to-be-determined Teams call regarding initial steps for a peace accord.
⭕️ As someone who voted for Trump three times, it is painful for me to say that Trump is not a partner anymore. This situation is no longer sustainable. Trump's obsession with his JCPOA 2.0 deal is making him act unhinged. He is now falling for anything coming out of Iran. The Iranians had a goal today, and they 100% achieved it thanks to Trump. Bibi's judgment is exactly what Israelis would expect of him: to defend them from attacks. Trump humiliating Bibi in public too many times now, and this marks the point where it is time for the US and Israel to go their separate ways. Bibi must declare that Israel is not part of any JCPOA 2.0 and is free to act in its own best interests to protect its citizens. Trump can keep throwing tantrums and punishing Israel, but as bad as it is, it won't be worse than capitulating to Iran. It is time for Israel to take its own destiny into its hands and become truly independent.
Tell them: “Speak out now, early, with clarity and often.”
Stop emphasizing Iranians and Israelis. This is about Trump putting Iran first and America last—putting all Americans in harm’s way. Don’t make the same mistake by stressing the welfare of Others. Focus on saving America first.
A tale in three parts.
Analysis to follow on Substack tomorrow, but for this evening, my thoughts are with the people of Iran and the families of those murdered by the regime.
Putin calling to wish Trump a happy birthday and Trump being all googly eyed and impressed is the most predictable thing ever.
He’s so easy to manipulate. And all while Russia is absolutely getting crushed
According to President Trump's new standard, if al-Qaeda or Iran were to target Washington with "only" a few drones or missiles, and nobody was killed or injured, America should stand down and sign a deal with the aggressor. That approach will not bring peace to the region, including Lebanon and Israel. It risks teaching every side the same lesson: rearm, regroup, and prepare for the next round. A pause is not peace if everyone is simply loading more weapons for tomorrow.