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Trump Says Iran Is Finished—Then Asks the World for Backup

2026-03-15 News & Politics
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Sam Stein and Will Saletan take on Donald Trump’s claims that Iran has been “decimated” even as his administration asks other countries to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. They discuss the contradictions in Trump’s messaging and what it reveals about the war. They also react to FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr’s warning to broadcasters over their coverage. Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@jamescull6325 2026-03-15

He told us in Canada that he doesn’t need anything from us. It would be impolite to go against his wishes.

607 49 replies
@hendihorlings2341 2026-03-15

He started the damn war , and now he's asking for a team effort? Screw you , trump.

368 13 replies
@Natalia-ex2bu 2026-03-15

This entire administration is an anti intellectual movement

329 12 replies
@Glow_Up_like_A_Boss 2026-03-15

He wanted us removed from NATO! Only he ALONE can do things, right? Why are we sending in boots on the ground if we already won?

242 6 replies
@Wha2les 2026-03-15

He is no longer thanking us for paying attention to the matter.... So rude

188 5 replies
@shonawelsh8103 2026-03-15

He’s repeatedly said he doesn’t need anything from Canada. Great. Solve this on your own. Clean up your own mess.

187 6 replies
@tamararountree4185 2026-03-15

And Carr is the reason so many don’t watch mainstream media anymore

144 2 replies
@larrywasslen2332 2026-03-15

If there ever was an “authoritarian state” it is USA

95 1 replies
@jaundice_japlin 2026-03-15

Disrespects America's allies, insults them, theratens them amd has the nerve to ask for help. Truly a disgusting disgraceful individual

94 1 replies
@AndrewMawson-i3o 2026-03-15

As a UK veteran who served in Afghanistan and Iraq and, according to Trump, stayed at the back, then why does he need allies if all they do is stay behind the US.

87 3 replies

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