How Lindsey Graham Persuaded Trump to Attack Iran
This article examines the influence of the late Senator Lindsey Graham on President Trump's foreign policy, specifically regarding the decision to go to war with Iran. It highlights Graham's role as a bridge between traditional interventionism and Trump's isolationist tendencies.
Why it matters
Offers insight into the internal political dynamics and decision-making processes that led to a major U.S. military conflict.
The senator was a GOP throwback in an age of isolationism.
The framing of the war as a 'major miscalculation' and the focus on Graham's influence reflects a critical perspective on the administration's foreign policy.
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