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Trump Says He’s Talking to a “New Regime” in Iran (w/ Sue Gordon)

2026-03-31 News & Politics
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Sam Stein talks with former top intelligence official Sue Gordon to break down the fast-moving Iran crisis—and why the U.S. may not have the intelligence it needs for what comes next. Drawing on decades at the CIA, Gordon explains the growing intel gaps, the risks of escalation, and why bombing Iran is the easy part compared to what follows. As tensions rise and off-ramps shrink, the big question remains: is the U.S. prepared for the consequences of a conflict it may not fully understand? Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@delta5297 2026-03-31

tl;dr version: Obama fixed the problem, then Trump and Netanyahu unfixed it.

147 18 replies
@gjthomas9770 2026-03-31

It would be all over if someone told Trump that Obama can hold his breath for 15 minutes

147 12 replies
@jssomewhere6740 2026-03-31

2 days ago, the attack of Iran was about denying them a nuke. Today, it amazingly has changed to regime change. Next week it will be about theft of candy.

123 16 replies
@Jen-gp6sr 2026-03-31

I'm sorry but I don't think Israel is a good entity to partner with. I highly disagree with her on that.

100 5 replies
@Tom-dm9oh 2026-03-31

trump and his administration are too stupid to understand the complexities of geopolitical matters , bombing has not been the means to change the way people think ! in fact it makes them hate you ! making the problem worse !

90 5 replies
@Eidelmania-l1r 2026-03-31

He needs to be removed from office. By any means necessary

70 8 replies
@travLee7 2026-03-31

He's being played and his cabinet doesn't have the balls to tell him..

55 9 replies
@lynn8062 2026-03-31

If their (the US) intel is so awesome and also their understanding of locations, how did they mistakenly bomb a girls school??!!??

53 11 replies
@paulkenny105 2026-03-31

The goddamned arrogance of offhandedly calling for regime change. These people are despicable

45 9 replies
@GenJones55 2026-03-31

Why have we bombed 2 schools and a university in Iran if our intel is so stellar?

38 8 replies

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