Some More News Some More News: Trump's Bored Of Peace
May 13, 2026
A sharp tour through recent U.S. military escalations, from strikes on Iran to fresh threats toward Cuba. The show digs into historical meddling, secret plots, and how old grudges shape modern policy. It calls out religious crusading rhetoric and the political players pushing for war. The finale argues these moves revive familiar imperial patterns rather than peace.
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Netanyahu Pitched The Attack And Trump Followed
- Netanyahu reportedly convinced Trump in the Situation Room to coordinate an Israeli-US attack promising regime change and to end Iran's nuclear program.
- Johnston notes US intelligence and military advisers warned against it, but Trump proceeded anyway.
Bombing Backfired And Strengthened Iran's Bargaining Position
- The initial US strikes killed many civilians, including hundreds of primary school girls, and killed Ayatollah Khamenei—who was quickly replaced—undermining claims of a simple, decisive victory.
- Johnston argues the attacks hardened Iran's position and allowed Iran to bottleneck global trade via the Strait of Hormuz.
Religious Zeal Shaped Pro War Advocacy
- Pete Hegseth promoted a religious framing for the military, hosting Pentagon prayers and pushing for a holy-war approach to Iran.
- Johnston cites Hegseth's Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches tie, his book American Crusade, and NYT reporting that he strongly backed war.