The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle -0Trump fires Noem from DHS after hearings
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Mar 6, 2026 
Richard Stengel, former undersecretary who analyzes U.S. soft power. David Drucker, political analyst tracking MAGA and polling. Gen. Barry McCaffrey, retired four-star general on military strategy. They discuss Trump’s remarks on picking Iran’s leader, the DHS shakeup replacing Kristi Noem with Senator Mullin, and economic shocks from the Iran war including market and gas price impacts.
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Trump Frames Iran Conflict As Regime Change
- Donald Trump is framing the war in Iran as regime change and says he wants a role in choosing Iran's next leader.
- Peter Baker warns there's no obvious mechanism for the U.S. president to pick leadership without controlling the country or putting boots on the ground.
Military Success Meets Political Isolation
- Gen. Barry McCaffrey says the campaign has been militarily decisive but politically messy due to lack of consultation with Congress and allies.
- He warns that within a month the U.S. could run out of high-value targets, forcing negotiations or escalation.
No Prewar Case Created Domestic Confusion
- The administration failed to build a prewar case for the American public, creating mixed messaging and weak public support.
- David Drucker and Peter Baker note initial polling shows broad disapproval except strong Republican support.