Vice Admiral Robert Harward

Admiral Robert Harward, retired Navy admiral giving on-the-ground military perspective from the region. Tom Cotton, U.S. Senator and veteran focused on national security and Iran policy. They discuss Trump's strikes on Iranian military targets. Short takes cover timing and justification, missile and leadership targeting, regional implications, and prospects for regime change.

Trisha McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, discusses the focus of DHS and ICE on violent criminal illegal aliens, alongside the challenges faced in sanctuary cities. Vice Admiral Robert Harward shares insights on the protests in Iran, emphasizing that regime change must come from within and highlighting the impact of economic sanctions. He discusses the potential for U.S. support for dissenters while weighing the risks of Iranian counterstrikes.

Admiral Robert Harward, former vice admiral and Navy SEAL with deep Middle East and national security experience, joins to unpack Iran policy. He discusses Iran’s human rights climate and historical context. The conversation covers alleged leaks about U.S. attack timing, who might have been briefed, and broader implications for strategy and U.S. authorities.