Judging Freedom Prof. Jeffrey Sachs : Did Trump Just Start WWIII ?
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Mar 2, 2026 
Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, economist and policy adviser focused on global development, offers sharp commentary on U.S. foreign policy and the Israel–Iran conflict. He outlines long-term regional strategies, the costs of perpetual war for America, and missed diplomatic opportunities. He also discusses legal authority issues, strategic miscalculations, and regional ambitions driving escalation.
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Trump Betrayal And Congressional Failure
- Sachs calls Trump's actions a betrayal of 'America First', saying Trump lied about not engaging in foreign wars and instead accelerated them.
- He accuses Congress of being corrupted and unable to check executive war-making tied to pro-Israel influence.
Diplomacy Broken By Assassination And Deceit
- Sachs asserts the United States habitually lies in diplomacy and now escalates to killing negotiators, destroying trust with countries like Iran.
- He cites recent U.S. killings and attacks during supposed negotiations as proof negotiations are unreliable.
Respect Congress For War Declarations
- Sachs emphasizes constitutional requirements: only Congress may declare war, so full-scale military action without Congress is unlawful and dangerous.
- He warns the current corrupted Congress cannot be relied on to fulfill this constitutional role.