BREAKING: Trump Claims Lindsey Graham Wanted Deal to End Iran War | Morning Shots
Summary
Andrew Egger and Bill Kristol discuss the fifth month of the US-Iran war, criticizing its high costs, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump’s erratic policy shifts. They analyze Trump’s recent interview where he misrepresented the late Lindsey Graham’s views to justify a potential deal. The hosts also cover the upcoming confirmation vote for Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche, noting resistance from Senators Tillis and Cornyn, and discuss Trump pressuring RFK Jr. to pursue debunked vaccine-autism links.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Resorts World New York City
Assessment of the US-Iran war costs and failures
Trump's erratic rhetoric and comments on Lindsey Graham
Tensions with Netanyahu and Iran's nuclear program
Damage to non-proliferation efforts and Saudi relations
Sponsor: Casper Mattresses
Todd Blanche confirmation and Republican senator resistance
Trump pressures RFK Jr. on vaccine-autism link
Immigration crackdowns and closing remarks
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