Lindsey Graham:
The Iranians have provided us with a lot of information to learn from over the past 24 hours if we choose. What have I learned?
About 24 hours ago, the foreign minister, the guy in the suit, declared the straits open with full passage. Last night, the IRGC, the guys with the guns, attacked a container ship and said the straits were closed.
Here’s what I’ve learned: the guy in the suit is not in charge. It’s the guys with the guns who are in charge. They are the IRGC, who are the Iranian equivalent of the SS/gestapo – an important distinction.
We miss this distinction at our own peril. I have all the confidence in the world that President Trump will not let this provocation go unchallenged and will continue to push for a quick resolution through diplomacy or otherwise ensuring that:
-The United States and the world will control the Strait of Hormuz, not Iran
-The over 900 pounds of highly enriched uranium that could be used to make a dirty bomb or quickly enriched to become weapons grade material is completely removed from Iran
-The Iranian missile and drone program will be limited, their support for terrorist organizations will come to an end, and there will never ever be a path in the future for Iran to develop a nuclear weapon by being allowed to enrich uranium.
Like many other countries, Iran can have peaceful nuclear power but no enrichment.
How this conflict ends will determine the stability of the region and the world for decades to come. Due to President Trump’s strong leadership through imposing the blockade and our brilliant military, over time, we have all the cards.
The Big Beautiful Bill proves that Washington, no matter which party is in control, is addicted to the 💴 🖨️ and spending MORE 💰 than we take in. Period.