2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin "Fake News!" Trump Slams Washington Post for Report His Top General Sees "Acute Risk" for US in Iran
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Feb 24, 2026 
Bill de Blasio, former NYC mayor known for urban policy, and Pat McCrory, former North Carolina governor experienced in state governance, discuss Iran as a potential flashpoint. They debate military risks, Pentagon leaks, the need for clear strategy and exit plans. They also weigh political fallout, State of the Union attendance, AI and missing topics, and practical storm recovery tips.
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Pentagon Leaks Aim To Caution Not Sabotage
- The Pentagon typically resists war and will surface doubts to slow or shape presidential decisions.
- Mark Halperin and Bill de Blasio cite coordinated leaks about General Charles [Daniel] Caine to create debate and warn of unintended costs and casualties.
Require A Clear Endgame Before Any Military Strike
- Before authorizing strikes, demand a clear endgame, exit plan, and estimates of likely casualties and escalation risks.
- Pat McCrory stresses Vietnam lessons: know how you get out and who replaces a toppled regime.
Targeted Strikes Risk Rallying Iranian Nationalism
- Targeted strikes can pressure Iran's nuclear program without triggering full-scale war.
- Bill de Blasio favors congressional approval and warns that attacks may strengthen Iranian nationalism and the regime.