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Mike Pence On Iran Strikes & The ‘America First’ Agenda

Mar 12, 2026
Mike Pence, former vice president and Advancing American Freedom founder, discusses support for strikes on Iran and aims to degrade its military while avoiding nation-building. Anthony Chan, Chan Economics chief economist and ex-JPMorgan economist, analyzes the economic fallout, energy risks from a closed Strait of Hormuz, and AI’s role in productivity. Short, focused conversations on strategy, deterrence, and economic resilience.
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ADVICE

Lead From The Front To Protect America First

  • Pence argues leading from the front and using force can be America First by protecting strategic interests.
  • He recommends sustaining military pressure to prioritize US security and preserve deterrence rather than isolationism.
INSIGHT

Degrade Regime Capability To Enable Revolt

  • Pence frames the military objective as degrading Iran's security apparatus to empower internal Iranian resistance.
  • He cites past protests (Green Revolution, 2026 unrest) and mass casualties to argue weakening regime coercion enables popular change.
INSIGHT

Credibility Loss Tied To Global Aggression

  • Pence links perceived US credibility loss after the Afghanistan withdrawal to emboldening adversaries like Russia and Iran.
  • He suggests restoring deterrence now demonstrates America remains the lead global military power.
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