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The Hawks Got Their War—Now It’s Trump’s Problem

2026-03-01 News & Politics
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Sam Stein and Will Saletan watched the the Sunday shows and give their takes on the spin after the U.S. strikes on Iran, zeroing in on the mixed messaging from Republican lawmakers defending the action. From Lindsey Graham insisting it’s “not our job” to shape Iran’s future, to Ted Cruz struggling to define an imminent threat, the hawkish case for war raises more questions than it answers. They unpack the interventionists’ victory inside Trump world, the rejection of “you break it, you own it,” and the vague comparisons to a so-called Venezuela model that doesn’t seem to apply. Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@JFDavis-lq1bp 2026-03-01

I think the world would be safer with regime change in the USA. No more fascist Republican warmongers

565 19 replies
@hellboundedward 2026-03-02

They have started a trend of foreign policy via assassination. This is a dangerous precedent.

106 5 replies
@technologic21 2026-03-01

Well if Lindsay says there's no plan, then he doesn't need a job. It's up to the voters of South Carolina to get rid of him.

384 19 replies
@Ariesgrl 2026-03-02

Elect a Republican President, expect an unnecessary war and an economic recession. This has been the pattern for 35 years. I will never understand how people continue to vote for Republicans. 🤷🏾‍♀️

352 21 replies
@theworldlargesse 2026-03-01

This is morally wrong. Full stop. And their disingenuousness, or irresponsibility, is maddening.

186 9 replies
@shk2360 2026-03-02

You cannot go around taking out leaders of countries you do not like and not take responsibility for the repercussions of your actions, including the casualties your own people.

41 1 replies
@GordianKnot-pg5dz 2026-03-01

It's the ICE model. Not their problem if your windows are broken, your car ruined, your kid disappeared, your spouse killed. As long as you stop doing what they said you were doing.

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@leemarkley8496 2026-03-02

The US started this mess decades ago when the CIA overthrew the elected govt of Iran and installed the Shah. No one speaks of the history of this debacle.

52 3 replies
@carolinemaybe 2026-03-01

Imagine any leader of a country trusting americas word going forward.

242 14 replies
@eldenringer6466 2026-03-02

NO...ITS OUR PROBLEM because we have to clean up his mess and live with the consequences of his choices and our failure to stop him...

17 1 replies

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