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Several prominent figures have voiced their strong disapproval concerning recent developments, with Tucker Carlson, Benny Johnson, Alex Jones, and Matt Walsh among the most vocal critics.
Alex Jones has characterized the unfolding situation as a “gigantic problem,” highlighting concerns about America’s involvement. “This is supposed to be America first. We’re not supposed to be running around doing this anymore,” Jones lamented, questioning the nation’s priorities.
Meanwhile, Matt Walsh has challenged the notion that Americans bear the duty to secure freedom for Iranians. “As Americans, the freedom of Iranians is not our responsibility,” Walsh asserted, emphasizing a perspective focused on domestic rather than international obligations.
Walsh pushed back on the idea that Americans should be responsible for bringing freedom to Iranians.
“As Americans, the freedom of Iranians is not our responsibility,” he said.
“If a single American life is lost in the service of that goal, it will be a travesty.”
Carlson meanwhile described the attack as “absolutely disgusting and evil”.
“Why would going into a war with Iran benefit anybody in America at all?” he said.
The backlash comes as polling shows the American people are not happy with the president’s decision.
Trump’s approval rating is also in the doldrums.
Part of the backlash stems from Trump’s long-running public opposition to the US getting involved in foreign wars.
It was a central and specific claim that motivated many dithering voters to choose the Republican.
“Remember that I predicted a long time ago that President Obama will attack Iran because of his inability to negotiate properly — not skilled,” he wrote on Twitter in 2013.
“Now that Obama’s poll numbers are in tailspin – watch for him to launch a strike in Libya or Iran. He is desperate,” he said in 2012.
Trump forecast the war would take several weeks, but flagged it could be much longer.
He made the prediction during a ceremony to give three veterans the Medal of Honour.
“In about a year and a half from now you’re going to see a very, very beautiful building,” he said.
“I picked those drapes in my first term. I always liked gold.
“It’ll be spectacular, be the most beautiful ballroom.”
Six American service members have been confirmed killed since Saturday’s surprise attacks.
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