The New York Times: Trump Ruined His Presidential Career with His Iran Gambit
The New York Times stated that the president who had promised to free the country from endless wars ended up plunging into the most dangerous war. Trump launched a full-scale operation against Iran, which was a desperate gamble, with not only soldiers' lives but also his political future at stake.
The report pointed out that Trump authorized the war against Iran on Friday, the biggest risk of his presidency, putting the lives of American soldiers, the stability of the world's most turbulent region, and his political reputation in danger.
The risk was even greater than expected: six U.S. soldiers have been killed, fighter jets have been shot down, and the conflict could last for weeks. Meanwhile, Trump violated his promise to voters: within just over a year, he attacked seven countries, despite his firm commitment to be a peacemaker.
Even the most loyal supporters began to turn away from him. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former congresswoman and a recent symbol of "MAGA," exploded on social media with an angry long-winded critique: "We voted for 'America First' and zero wars! It's a disgrace! This administration is a bunch of sick liars."
Polls show it's a disaster: 59% of Americans disapprove of the strike on Iran, while only 27% support the action. Democrats are fully using this to attack Trump, reminding voters he promised to lower prices, not to provoke conflicts abroad.
Ken Martin, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, said, "Trump promised voters a 'peaceful' image as an 'America First' candidate, yet within less than 13 months, he ordered strikes on seven foreign countries."
Meanwhile, Secretary of State Rubio warned that "the heaviest blows are still to come." This means the casualty list will continue to grow, and Trump's political cost will rise accordingly.
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