Mark Levin Podcast 3/6/26 - Mark Levin: Defending Our Troops Against Political Sabotage
Mar 7, 2026
Lee Smith, journalist and author on foreign policy and national security. He discusses U.S. strategy toward Iran, arguments for dismantling the regime, critiques of media and political opposition, and geopolitical consequences for China and global energy. Short, direct takes on precision military options and why some critics misattribute motives.
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Shutdown Shows Political Cost To Essential Workers
- Levin highlights tangible domestic impacts of congressional shutdown tactics, like TSA, FEMA, and Secret Service employees not getting paid.
- He contrasts those unpaid essential workers with Democrats continuing to receive paychecks while using the War Powers Act politically.
Operation Framed As A Peace Mission
- Levin defines the mission clearly: eliminate the Iranian regime and its nuclear/ballistic capacity before it threatens the U.S.
- He frames the operation as a "peace mission" and downplays domestic sacrifice (noting no draft, small gas-price increases).
Presidential War Powers Defense
- Levin disputes media claims that Congress "makes war," asserting 'make war' belonged to the commander in chief and was removed from the draft; declare war is Congress's term.
- He labels commentators who claim otherwise as uninformed.