The Briefing with Jen Psaki Mixed messages on Iran expose Trump making it up as he goes
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Mar 11, 2026 
Adam Schiff, U.S. senator and former House Intelligence chair, urges hearings and accountability on the Iran conflict. Sean Harris, retired Army brigadier general and farmer, describes his surprising runoff performance and views on the war. They discuss mixed messaging from the Trump administration, conflicting claims about a school strike, and political fallout from the conflict.
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Local Ground Game Overrode Trump's Visit
- Sean Harris attributes his strong performance to persistent local campaigning and connecting on kitchen-table issues.
- Harris emphasizes being a retired brigadier general turned farmer who talks directly to northwest Georgia voters and outperformed expectations despite Trump's visit.
Contradictory Messaging Drives Market Volatility
- The Trump administration's public messaging on the Iran war is inconsistent and market-moving.
- Trump called the war "very complete" while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said "this is only just the beginning," triggering volatility in global markets.
One Tweet Shook Oil Markets
- An erroneous tweet about naval escorts briefly wiped out tens of millions in oil-linked funds before being deleted.
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright tweeted that the U.S. escorted a tanker through the Strait, then deleted it and the White House denied it, causing large oil price swings.