The Morning Meeting Is Trump About To Hit Iran? Massive Flotilla of U.S. Warships Converges on Middle East Amid Tensions
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Feb 19, 2026 Hogan Gidley, Republican strategist offering conservative political analysis, and Melissa DeRosa, former senior Democratic operative and policy analyst. They debate U.S. military buildup near Iran and the chances of strikes. They weigh diplomatic costs, regional allies' roles, and political optics. They also touch on Epstein-related global probes and 2028 political contenders.
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Royal Arrest Reignites Epstein Pressure
- Prince Andrew's arrest shifted international scrutiny back onto Epstein-linked figures.
- Panelists said foreign actions increase pressure for accountability that the U.S. has lacked.
Wexner's Role Is A Major Unresolved Thread
- Les Wexner's role remains underexamined despite his centrality to Epstein's finances.
- Mark Halperin and Hogan urged more media and investigatory focus on Wexner's ties and money flows.
Clinton Hearing Seen As Political Test
- Republicans plan aggressive questioning of Bill Clinton to contradict his public narrative.
- Melissa DeRosa predicted attempts to set a perjury trap using photos and timelines.