Judging Freedom COL. Douglas Macgregor : Trump’s War: A Mess of His Own Making
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Mar 4, 2026 
COL. Douglas Macgregor, retired U.S. Army colonel and military analyst, critiques the U.S.-Iran campaign and its lack of strategy. He discusses limits of bombing, economic fallout, and why regime change is unrealistic. He examines China and Russia’s likely roles, regional backlash to intervention, and political consequences at home.
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Lack Of Global Consultation Intensifies Economic Damage
- U.S. failed to coordinate with major Asian partners before military action, risking economic fallout.
- Macgregor notes Trump did not consult leaders like Modi or Japan, worsening damage to countries dependent on Persian Gulf oil.
U.S. Regional Hegemony In The Gulf Is Over
- The U.S. era of regional hegemony in the Persian Gulf is ending and friends may no longer welcome U.S. presence.
- Macgregor predicts countries will rebuild under new rules and that populations resent U.S. inability to protect elites.
War Framed As Serving Israeli Hegemony
- Macgregor frames the war as driven by Israeli strategic aims and wealthy Zionist interests rather than U.S. security needs.
- He alleges the campaign seeks Israeli dominance and resource control, citing ties between Netanyahu and U.S. actors.