Trump's Fmr. Lawyer Robert Barnes says Trump thinks he's escalating to make Iran capitulate, but in reality, Tehran has learned how to play him. That is what makes this moment so dangerous. Trump appears to believe the war can still be ended quickly if he just applies a little more pressure and mo
Trump's former lawyer Robert Barnes warns that Trump's escalation strategy against Iran is dangerous because Tehran has learned to manipulate him and will not surrender.
Trump's Fmr. Lawyer Robert Barnes says Trump thinks he's escalating to make Iran capitulate, but in reality, Tehran has learned how to play him. That is what makes this moment so dangerous. Trump appears to believe the war can still be ended quickly if he just applies a little more pressure and mo
How much of geopolitical brinkmanship is real, and how much is performance? Robert Barnes, Trump's former lawyer, says intelligence assessments distinguish between genuine military intent and rhetoric crafted to satisfy domestic political audiences. Public messaging and operational planning are o
🇺🇸 🇮🇷 Dozens more refueling aircraft are moving into position ahead of possible strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. Constitutional attorney Robert Barnes says the pre-positioning tells you where Trump's head is at. He's caught between two tracks, and the deal track is fading fast: "He knows he
🇺🇸 🇮🇷 Dozens more refueling aircraft are moving into position ahead of possible strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. Constitutional attorney Robert Barnes says the pre-positioning tells you where Trump's head is at. He's caught between two tracks, and the deal track is fading fast: "He knows he
🇺🇸 🇮🇷 Was Butler was a setup to blame Iran, nominate Nikki Haley, and drag America into war? Constitutional attorney Robert Barnes lays out why the official framing never added up to him, and what he thinks it's doing to Trump's mind now: "Who has the global reputation for assassinations? It a
🇺🇸 🇮🇷 Was Butler a setup to blame Iran, nominate Nikki Haley, and drag America into war? Constitutional attorney Robert Barnes lays out why the official framing never added up to him, and what he thinks it's doing to Trump's mind now: "Who has the global reputation for assassinations? It ain't