Paul Waldman
Political columnist and commentator, author of the Substack The Cross Section, offering analysis on public opinion and U.S. foreign policy.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 24min
Trump Humiliated as Viral Exchange with Journo on Iran Backfires Badly
Paul Waldman, political columnist and commentator who writes The Cross Section, breaks down why Trump’s Iran war failed to gain public backing. He dissects a viral exchange where Trump admitted he lacked facts after blaming Iran for a school bombing. The conversation covers chaotic White House messaging, weak rallying effects, and a tougher press probing the administration.
Mar 11, 2026 • 24min
The Daily Blast: Trump Humiliated as Viral Exchange with Journo on Iran Backfires Badly
Paul Waldman, political journalist and Substack writer, discusses why Trump’s claims about an Iranian school bombing and his public exchange admitting ignorance were so damaging. He highlights polling that shows the Iran war’s extreme unpopularity. Short, sharp takes on chaotic White House messaging, skeptical press coverage, and why Americans are not rallying behind the conflict.
