"Rather than weaken Iran, Trump handed them control of a major international waterway and a lucrative new stream of revenue. And that’s in the positive scenario, where he doesn’t restart the war, digging deeper into a strategic hole."

Really well-argued rundown of how epic Trump's failure has been:

April 09, 2026 - 15:32 UTC

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The real ceasefire was in the friends we made along the way.
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Really typical of how Trump has always ruined every single thing he has ever touched.
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Operation Epic FAIL
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See my new piece, it's all about this
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What are the odds that rapistrump has secured his personal share of the Hormuz Tolls...?
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Not only did he fold, but that 2 mil per ship is just not 2 mil per American ship, but all ships. He just caused a major increase in shipping costs for all. Of course, these and the effects caused by oil shortages will be borne by the consummer. Some businessman.
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The only way out for Trump is more than likely a ground invasion. That'll be the end for Trump. He knows that. Individual deals will have to be conducted with Iran
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Maybe this is more of Trump doing his REAL job: working for Putin. Putin and Iran are kind of pals, are they not?
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I appreciate how often you bring attention to additional reporters' and commentators' substantive observations.
👍 🙏
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The opposite of a Boy Scout: leaving things worse than we found them.
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And the maga cope.

'We destroyed their navy and some missile launchers'

Yes. which they will easily reconstitute now that they are the regions' preimminent power.
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So much winning.
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He does what Putin tells him now
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We also exposed our weaknesses: the markets, stupid machismo, and drones.
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Now he’s demanding NATO clean his mess. The only winner is Iran.
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There are consequences to electing stupid people...
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Because he wants a cut of the action
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