The Rest Is Politics: US 169. Trump Has Lost Control of Iran - And He Knows It
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Mar 19, 2026 AI Snips
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Trump Is Distancing Himself From Israel’s Strikes
- Katty Kay argues Trump likely knew about Israel’s energy strikes and is now distancing himself because the war is slipping beyond his control.
- She links it to his past habit of disowning aides after backlash, citing Kristi Noem and Nikki Haley as examples.
Trump Misread Both Israel And Iran
- Anthony Scaramucci says Trump is stunned that Israel ignored his preferences and that Iran hit back harder than he expected.
- He argues killing the supreme leader may have triggered preplanned retaliation, including potential threats around the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington Wants Talks While Netanyahu Wants Time
- Katty Kay says the White House has abandoned hopes of an Iranian uprising and now privately wants negotiations to reopen.
- She says that goal clashes with Netanyahu’s incentives, because prolonging war helps him stay in power and avoid legal peril.