United States President Donald Trump has denied being dragged into war with Iran by Israel as he faces increasing criticism over the conflict, including from segments of his own base.

  • marcos@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    Of course not. Trump has been crazy trying to find some war that can let him cancel this year’s US elections since his attempt to phish a civil war failed last year.

    Israel probably talked him into Iran in particular, though.

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          4 months ago

          Rigging an election you also cancel seems like a bit of a waste of effort.

          • Typhoon@lemmy.cadeleted by creator
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            4 months ago

            No because he can use the “we won anyway” argument when he gets called out.

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            4 months ago

            Belt and suspenders. Someone else than Trump is planning it, it’s not half-assed enough to be straight from Trump.