Trump Doesn’t Have the Cards
The Bulwark • • world
Key Points:
- Mark Hertling, Ben Parker, and guest Margaret Donovan will host a live recording of Command Post at 7:30 p.m. EDT discussing Trump's threats of war crimes against Iran and the ethical and legal implications of a potential Iran war.
- Margaret Donovan, a former military lawyer and federal prosecutor now lecturing at Yale Law School, brings expert legal insight to the discussion.
- The panel anticipates a negotiated settlement with Iran, with no regime change or unconditional surrender, indicating Trump's primary war objectives would not be met.
- The key concern is the extent of damage Trump might cause to the U.S. and globally before conceding, with two potential scenarios outlined, both unfavorable for America.
