Trump cites ‘The West Wing,’ fictional TV drama, after striking Iran
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump posted a clip from the NBC drama "The West Wing" to seemingly justify his recent military strikes on Iran.
- The clip features the fictional president, played by Martin Sheen, rejecting the concept of a "proportional response" after a U.S. aircraft is downed.
- Trump's use of the television drama highlights his approach to military retaliation and frames his actions within a broader debate on appropriate responses.