The MeidasTouch Podcast Rep. Krishnamoorthi Discusses Trump’s Disastrous War
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Mar 11, 2026 
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Illinois congressman and Senate candidate, discusses national security and the Iran conflict. He examines legality and oversight of military strikes. He highlights U.S. unpreparedness for drone threats and domestic fallout like rising gas prices. He calls for congressional action to rein in hostilities.
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Iran Retaliation Threat Reached U.S. Shores
- The Iran conflict has rapidly escalated beyond a narrow strike into broader retaliation risks including attacks on ships and oil infrastructure.
- Ben Meiselas cites FBI warnings of possible drone attacks off the California coast and Iranian strikes on tankers and Oman's Salalah oil depot.
Trump Social Media Sidesteps The War
- Donald Trump's social posts and press comments are focusing on unrelated grievances while the conflict intensifies.
- Meiselas contrasts Trump's posts about the Supreme Court and Harvard with Iran saying it will block oil and strike ships.
Mixed Messaging On Civilian Strike Findings
- Trump publicly downplays or disclaims knowledge about military investigation findings while claiming broad successes.
- Meiselas plays clips where Trump says he 'didn't know' about a U.S. strike on an Iranian school yet claims the U.S. has 'knocked out' Iran's military.