The Hugh Hewitt Show: Highly Concentrated The Danielle Gill Show - What's Next with Iran?
Mar 10, 2026
Larry Taunton, author and cultural commentator who writes on foreign policy and Islam. He discusses America First as a proactive strategy, reactions to U.S. actions against Iran, historical Iranian grievances and attacks. Conversations touch on immigration, ideological threats, China’s global reach, and lessons from past conflicts.
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America First May Require Offensive Action
- Larry Taunton argues America First can require offensive action abroad to secure the homeland against state sponsors of terrorism.
- He cites Iran funding Hamas and directing attacks, framing strikes as preemptive neighborhood cleanup rather than isolationism.
Fixing Problems Abroad Protects Americans At Home
- Taunton says addressing threats at their source (e.g., Venezuela, Iran) prevents recurring harms at the U.S. border and to U.S. forces.
- He notes 83 attacks on American troops early in Biden's term as evidence Iran-sponsored violence targets U.S. interests.
Address Root Causes Not Just Build Walls
- Do address root causes overseas when border barriers alone cannot stop flows fueled by failing regimes.
- Taunton recounts following migrant caravans through Darien Gap and argues walls won't stop desperate migrants.
