How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran (NYT)

[dalton99a]

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/us/politics/trump-iran-war.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ZFA.xPyT.9mINGHkkV_mP

How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran
In a series of Situation Room meetings, President Trump weighed his instincts against the deep concerns of his vice president and a pessimistic intelligence assessment. Here’s the inside story of how he made the fateful decision.
By Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman
April 7, 2026 Updated 6:18 p.m. ET

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When Mr. Trump joined the meeting, Mr. Ratcliffe briefed him on the assessment. The C.I.A. director used one word to describe the Israeli prime minister’s regime change scenarios: “farcical.”

At that point, Mr. Rubio cut in. “In other words, it’s bullshit,” he said.

Several others jumped in, including Mr. Vance, just back from Azerbaijan, who also expressed strong skepticism about the prospect of regime change.

The president then turned to General Caine. “General, what do you think?”

General Caine replied: “Sir, this is, in my experience, standard operating procedure for the Israelis. They oversell, and their plans are not always well-developed. They know they need us, and that’s why they’re hard-selling.”

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Netanyahu scammed the fucking moron

[Irish_Dem]

1. Russia's making money and Trump is saving their economy.

He took sanctions off of them.

[2naSalit]

2. Not having the positive effect...

They desired since Ukraine is taking away pootin's ability to ship anything by blowing up the ports as well as blowing up the refineries. EU countries are taking the shadow fleet into custody while others are being hit by drones. IQ45 may have lifted sanctions but Ukraine is making that action moot.

[RockCreek]

3. This article is SaneWashing Krasnov and his "administration"

[irisblue]

4. The NYT reporters were going to put this info in a book. Haberman was gonna FO again

Last edited Tue Apr 7, 2026, 11:10 PM - Edit history (1)

This account of how Mr. Trump took the United States into war is drawn from reporting for a forthcoming book, “Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump.” It reveals how the deliberations inside the administration highlighted the president’s instincts, his inner circle’s fractures and the way he runs the White House. It draws on extensive interviews conducted on the condition of anonymity to recount internal discussions and sensitive issues. I 8f78t ,[*9&:_"

[Ms. Toad]

5. Heads are going to roll . . .

As soon as they figure out who they think talked to the press.

I'm expecting another vile "truth" in a few hours.

[LeftInTX]

6. I know.....

I personally thought the article was fairly juicy. Although it was somewhat predictable with Netanyahu etc....

[moondust]

7. Possibly some kompromat involved?

I understand Epstein had some Israeli connections plus Israel has some pretty good intel operations, perhaps giving Bibi leverage.