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Trump's NATO Engagement and Diplomatic Strategy
Iran: US Bombing, Democratic Disunity, and Potential Regime Change. Democrats have struggled to form a unified front. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) criticized the unilateral nature of the strike, stating, "No president should be allowed to unilaterally march this nation into something as consequential as war with erratic threats and no strategy." However, former #2 Democrat Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) contradicted this, calling the strike "essential to preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon."
Senator J.D. Vance has outlined the "Trump Doctrine" as having three components: Clear American interest: The president identifies a specific American interest, such as preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Diplomacy first: The initial approach to solving the problem ...
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