Judging Freedom CPT. Matt Hoh : When Lies Push Nations Toward War - Why False Narratives Are So Dangerous
Mar 10, 2026
Matt Hoh, a former Marine captain and ex-State Department official turned Iraq War critic, breaks down how false narratives about Iraq and Iran were created and recycled. He discusses who is responsible for pushing nations toward war, battlefield misinformation, risks of mission creep and ground deployments, and Washington’s appetite for prolonged conflicts.
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Recycled Iran Blame For IED Attacks
- The Iran-blame narrative for IED attacks in Iraq is a recycled political lie used to justify broader wars.
- Matt Hoh says Bush administration fabricated claims that Iranians ordered or supplied IEDs, while on-the-ground sources showed Iraqis made and emplaced them.
Lies Compound Harm To Veterans
- Government lies about causes and deaths compound the initial criminality of starting an immoral war.
- Hoh notes veterans wounded or killed in Iraq now have their deaths misrepresented decades later, deepening the dishonor.
US Double Tap Strikes On First Responders
- Hoh recounts U.S. use of double-tap strikes targeting first responders as a repeated tactic.
- He lists Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen and calls the follow-on strikes a war crime and symbol of brutality.