The Young Turks Cuba In Crosshairs - March 6, 2026
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Mar 7, 2026 Jordan Uhl, contributor and correspondent who files on-the-ground reports, unpacks chilling chatter about regime-change plans and rapid military moves toward Cuba. He breaks down claims of imminent actions, shifting presidential rhetoric on Iran, and the economic and geopolitical fallout. Short, sharp updates and reporting-focused analysis throughout.
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How Trump Flipped To Regime Change
- Donald Trump shifted from an anti-war posture to aggressive regime-change messaging, pushing for "unconditional surrender" from Iran and praising selection of leaders rather than democratic transitions.
- Cenk Uygur ties the shift to influence from Israeli-aligned advisors, money, and flattery that convinced Trump he could be a historic leader remaking multiple regions at once.
Why Advisors Pushed Trump Into War
- Cenk argues Trump was persuaded by aides and international allies by promising historic leadership and avoiding the appearance of being a "spectator to history."
- Advisors framed early strikes as a way for Trump to lead, with Netanyahu and internal staff urging preemption and assuring him of political upside.
Use Primaries To Defeat Warmonger Incumbents
- Voters should use primaries to remove incumbents who take corporate or foreign-lobby money rather than waiting for general elections.
- Cenk recommends voting out bought officials and supporting non-lobby-funded challengers to reduce war-pushing legislators.