This is on par with President George W. Bush being surprised that there were Sunni vs. Shiite Muslims after he launched the Iraq War https://t.co/i3cTa9aPLY
— James Bovard (@JimBovard) March 2, 2026
Will MAGA follow Merle Haggard's footsteps? Haggard staunchly supported the Vietnam War but opposed U.S. warring after Bush invaded Iraq in 2003. How many conservatives will have the same epiphany now? pic.twitter.com/LXkKN7HuVF
— James Bovard (@JimBovard) March 2, 2026
Hegseth is making it too easy for Saturday Night Live https://t.co/xKGuly0Qo5
— James Bovard (@JimBovard) March 2, 2026
I warned last June: "Presumed presidential omniscience is razing constraints on the Oval Office…. Unfortunately, citizens cannot rely on Congress, the Constitution, or federal law to curb Trump’s interventions at home or abroad." pic.twitter.com/IfChseANWF
— James Bovard (@JimBovard) March 2, 2026
In 6 minute call to @nytimes, Trump contradicts himself repeatedly. "Trump appears enamored of using a Venezuela-like model in Iran." Trump said: “Everybody’s kept their job except for two people." Holy crap! pic.twitter.com/keYQQ6rvZq
— James Bovard (@JimBovard) March 2, 2026
I called Trump & Iran in June 2025: "Does President Trump have any legal basis for his foreign policy actions aside from his personal entitlement to absolute power? … Trump’s erratic behavior on Iran almost make President Richard Nixon look mild-mannered." pic.twitter.com/v3pGp5O8iB
— James Bovard (@JimBovard) March 2, 2026
Saturday Night Live does Iran:
— James Bovard (@JimBovard) March 1, 2026
Secretary of War Hegseth: "We took out a horrible leader who was oppressing his own people."
Trump: "But don't get any ideas!" https://t.co/ESBDJ7J6EF
Trump called the Washington Post at 4 a.m. today and claimed: "All I want is freedom for the [Iranian] people." Lying about American wars is a venerable presidential tradition. pic.twitter.com/9wwhDE25By
— James Bovard (@JimBovard) March 1, 2026
Trump is showing the same folly with Iran that I condemned in 2017 in @USATODAY: "Trump's Syria policy relies on 'virtue signaling' with bombs and missiles. But blowing up innocent foreigners can provoke terrorist attacks at home." pic.twitter.com/RHEucXkCdE
— James Bovard (@JimBovard) March 1, 2026
So why didn't Trump wear this hat for his "I declare war on Iran" 8 minute video last night? The quality of that video was even more pathetic than Trump's BS claim that "All I want is freedom for the [Iranian] people." pic.twitter.com/q22acZOTZL
— James Bovard (@JimBovard) March 1, 2026
Every president since GWHBush has seen their record & legacy ravaged by foolish, unnecessary interventions in the Middle East. Trump's torpedoing the Iran nuclear deal sharply boosts odds that he will join that list.
— James Bovard (@JimBovard) May 8, 2018
On Trump & war with Iran: "If Americans have learned anything since 9/11, it should be the folly of deferring to Washington secrecy." https://t.co/ttHWw2jyU5
— James Bovard (@JimBovard) June 20, 2019
Private citizens are being denied the facts as Trump blusters and bombs his way towards war with Iran. Unfortunately, presidents have lied us into war for more than 100 years. pic.twitter.com/q8XtQjXIFt
— James Bovard (@JimBovard) January 5, 2020
OTD 2024 My @nypost tribute: “Is the best of the free life behind us now?” Merle Haggard asked in a haunting 1982 country music hit song. The "free life" looks further than ever in the rear view mirror. pic.twitter.com/r5e4BhzqOT
— James Bovard (@JimBovard) March 2, 2026
"No matter how many bombs Trump drops or how many freedoms he skewers, he will retain an iron core of MAGA supporters who view Trump’s own power as the best hope for America." – @JimBovard, via @amconmag https://t.co/d30vWlkcHe
— Walter P. Duro (@waltduro) March 2, 2026
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