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Tom Nichols: There Are 500 Ways This War Goes Wrong | Mona Charen Show

2026-03-03 News & Politics
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In this emergency episode of The Mona Charen Show, Tom Nichols lays out the tremendous risks Trump has taken with Iran war. Go to https://Quince.com/MONA for free shipping and 365-day returns. That's a full year to wear it and love it. And you will. Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:10:36 Can bombing deliver regime change? Lessons from past wars 00:14:42 Hegseth, “rules of engagement,” and lack of planning 00:18:44 If the regime survives: nuclear incentives and North Korea/Libya lessons 00:23:39 Ad break: Quince 00:26:22 No coalition: Israel as the only ally and the geopolitics 00:34:17 War powers: Congress, legality, and public support 00:43:17 Most likely outcomes 00:51:23 What leadership owes the public—and risks at home

Top Comments (10)

@michaelmoreau8612 2026-03-03

We sent Melania to preside over the UN Security Council. We are not a serious country.

198 13 replies
@tslater424 2026-03-03

Good thing Congress isn't alive to see this! /s

183 10 replies
@gmoney351 2026-03-03

Hegseth is a fucking joke! I can’t believe these unserious people are in charge. This isn’t going end well!

176 10 replies
@hankhillsnrrwurethra 2026-03-03

Sitting out here doing Israel's dirty work feels bad man. November coming. Crush the GOP so hard they can't cheat their way out of it. VOTE

156 9 replies
@georges3799 2026-03-03

That a president can unilaterally start a war proves the American system of government is garbage. If you want the world to ever trust you again then change the rules so that the military never moves without 60% of Congress agreeing.

113 9 replies
@speculawyer 2026-03-03

There will be no regime change. Iran wins by not losing. America loses by not winning. With no boots on the ground Iran wins. No country has ever fallen due to air power alone.

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@jltrem 2026-03-03

If Mr. Nichols suggests that Trump thinks he may be lucky at gambling let's recall that he bankrupted multiple casinos.

91 6 replies
@speculawyer 2026-03-03

Ask Tom what country has EVER fallen due to air power alone. It has NEVER happened in human history.

80 36 replies
@Thestuffonmainstreet 2026-03-03

We are the evil empire! There are Zero ways an illegal war of aggression can end well.

63 1 replies
@WalMart-u3c 2026-03-03

We need a regime change too. Who is willing to help us?

43 2 replies

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