2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin Have Trump and Netanyahu "Had a Plan All Along For Regime Change in Iran?" Are Ground Troops Next?
Mar 25, 2026
Yemisi Egbewole, a Democratic political strategist and commentator, joins to dissect war, polling, messaging, and political strategy. She breaks down how to persuade independents, curtail hawkish surrogates, and craft confident communications. The conversation also covers troop buildup vs ground invasion, market reactions, and how local politics shapes national outcomes.
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* Administration Might Aim For Regime Change In Iran*
- Mark Halperin suggests the Trump administration and Netanyahu may have pursued regime change in Iran as an objective rather than a quick peace deal.
- He reasons the scale of attacks, targeted killings, and messaging imply a plan to replace Iran's leadership unless Iran surrenders to U.S. terms.
Independents See War Making World Less Safe
- Polling (Quinnipiac) shows independents view the war as making the world less safe, 49% to 25% who say safer.
- Mark Halperin uses this to argue the administration's sales job to independents is failing amid polarized responses.
Markets Up Amid War Because Of Ceasefire Hopes And Energy Gains
- Markets rose that day despite war because traders hoped for a ceasefire and energy firms benefit from higher oil prices.
- Yemisi notes cautious optimism messaging from congressional leaders plus energy sector gains lifted indices.