President Trump speaks to reporters at the White House on May 14. By Hugh Hewitt Hugh Hewitt Bio Follow May 19 at 4:38 PM A friend in the foreign diplomatic corps recently remarked to me about a paradox in U.S. politics: There is bipartisan support for regime change in Venezuela but a deep partisan split regarding U.S. policy toward Iran.
“Yes,” he said. “The JCPOA was designed to reduce or eliminate the nuclear threat from Iran. We didn’t do it as a favor to Iran. We did it for U.S. security interests. If we’re going to do something again, we can always look at ways that it might be done differently. But I believe it made us safer, and I believe getting out of it has contributed to instability in the region.”
Other Iranian “bad behavior”: exporting chaos to Gaza by aiding Hamas and unjustly imprisoning U.S. citizens. Three years later, that’s still the case. But Buttigieg and almost certainly the rest of the nearly two-dozen Democratic presidential candidates indulge the fantasy that the JCPOA was a good idea. It wasn’t then. It isn’t now. And it won’t be in 2020.
Democrats who ignore these realities and who promise a return to the appeasement policies of the Obama era may be signing up for a replay of the 2016 election, which didn’t turn out very well for Obama’s former secretary of state.
If we are in state of war, it won’t be to their peril. Think about Iraq. Think about Vietnam.
WAPO is backing Trump? Dividends from the Saudi hack of Bezos' phone.
Put a long dissertation on FaceBook. Short form. We’ve screwed our allies without a reach around. Made patty cake with unfavorable characters. If we go 2 war with Iran? Russia & China will aid Iran. Iran will destroy Mid.Eastern oil. Nukes? Say goodbye humans
It will not matter if we have world War III.
Americans are tired of endless wars. If we manage to provoke Iran to war, we will be alone. Trump is destroying our alliances.
The deal was working well and the world was happy. Adelson and his Israeli Agent Wife, funneled a $30Million personal gift to Trump to screw it up, move our Embassy, into Occupied Palestine. help annex Kushner funded illegal settlements, annex Golan, steal as much as possible.
As usual... as soon as I see the name hughhewitt as the author I realize it’s complete nonsense.
In fact, Trump ran in 2016 against wars in the Middle East. His base is against them because they get stuck with fighting them.
I find it hard to understand how engaging in what could rapidly escalate into another ongoing war in the Middle East, providing even greater incentive for Iran to pursue a nuclear weapon, could be better than a deal that restricts weapons development while expanding commerce.
Too bad about picking fights. There is no reason for Middle East III. ENOUGH. Stop TrumpsWar to coverup obstruction and stupidity of TrumpSwamp
There is no peril
BS. No American wants another Republican harmful , unstabilizing war except neo- Cons & Trumpsters
So you just don’t say or do anything in the face of perilous, dangerous, life threatening attacks by trump? This is the exact position of the repub mob in congress
Considering: A. Top Democrats opposed the deal Obama made. B. The deal Obama made was essentially unconstitutional and they knew would be cancelled by an incoming Republican.
Democrats would rather give our country away than fight for it
The country can do without Hewitts opinion.
I seriously doubt it will be at the Democrats peril to bring up Iran.
Shut up hughhewitt
So knowing the consequences of Iran candidates should ignore the flashing red lights because it’s a winnable war or that’s it will push him closer to Bolton’s thinking. We are war weary we can’t solve it it’s not our problem.
The Washington Post is not a credible Outlet.
Stop posting trash opinions by Hugh Hewitt WaPo.
The usual morning hack from WaPo... Who’s “Hugh Hewitt”?
Bonespurs is itching for a fight to satisfy Bolton, pompeao, adelson, kushner and Netanyahu.
Bullshit
WHAT IS BUFFALO?..............LOT OF PRESSURE AND DIZZYNESS
IRAN CONSULAR NEW DELHI...........
Will Iran-US conflict may provoke World War by using Nuclear weapons? World eagerly waited to take selfie to involve in US-North Korea war. But it is ended like Comedy Hollywood film. Let Iran-US may promote as World War. More Terrorists are ruling World by killing Citizens now
How did I know this was Hugh Hewitt before looking?
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this deal wasn't to make bibi feel good …
Since when has it been politically unwise to oppose a war the vast majority of Americans want nothing to do with?
War could well placed the US and Iran both in peril.
We will see!
Get bent! 🖕
Opinion: the person who wrote this doesn’t know their ass from their elbow.
Dems will win with “No more war!!!”DumbassDonald4PrisonMAGA ImpeachTheMF
In this issue they should not. This could be a blessing for the whole world if Iran was checked and maybe got rid of the clerics.
Thats what the wacko leftist dem libs know what to do best, attack the president for trying to do what is right for the country and its security yet make excuses for and appease its enemies. They are more of a threat then any foreign power
Oh, it’s just Hugh Hewitt [clicks the back arrow].
Dies he look weak, here? lol. No!!
Sit down, Hugh
ImpeachTrumpNow ImpeachBarrNow
I knew it was going to be that minion hack.
The base question is: are you on our side or theirs? The dems are already showing their anti-semitism, do you also wish to show your sympathy for terrorists?
Wrong! trump will pick a fight with Iran over his 2020 peril.
😂
Give me a break!
Trump dosent want a war with Iran but u can be sure the military complex does along with their lackeys in Washington..a war with Iran will make even more millions of desperate Muslims try n come to Europe
Trump’s hair resembles my dirty carpet which needs to be replaced ASAP! His face however, it’s gone with the wind already!
He'll self destruct before it comes down to this. The whole plan for taking out Iran is a bad one, bound to fail. If the Dems face off w/ him they'll wait to get consensus behind them first.
False
Oh he will not know a thing about what is going on in Iran. He’ll have cheat notes. I’m not sure if he even knows where Iran is.
Honest to God, why on earth do you give dimwits like hughhewitt this kind of forum. It really lowers your reputation. It's embarrassing.
Trump damages US banks, companies, the military-industrial complex. Trump is the enemy of the United States. impeachment
What is this Hugh Hewitt mess.
Maybe if Democrats would have picked a fight with Cheney over Iraq “at their own peril” we’d be a little bit better off.
you know what they say about opinions
Bring it on. He’s a chicken draft dodger. Big mouth no blls like all bullies
The democrats should oppose Trump every chance they get. It is a moral imperative. Just stick to the provable facts and they will be fine.
Hugh Hewitt? Why in the world would you ever give him the time of day?
WP is a zionist propaganda machine. Everything it spews should be ignored.
Of course there is no bad behaviour coming from US, Saudi Arabia or Israel!!
Nobody wants war. Democrats better stand up to Trump if he starts one.
Democrat bollocks!!
Disclaimer: This was written by Hugh Hewitt so it should not be taken seriously.
Come on NancyPelosi impeach him.
Trump defunded irán plain and simple
If America elects Trump again under any circumstances it really doesn't matter anymore. So stop with the silly opinions.
POTUS45
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The Both Sides Post.
Propoganda
Another Hewitt did-it
Hugh Hewitt? You gave that right wing gas bag a forum for this?
No You don’t say
Hugh Hewitt is foxnews of the Washington post.
Not worried about that.. There are plenty of other fights to pick with Dumb Donald!
So we should just let Trump nuke Iran? Got it.
Have you noticed that Iran isn't saying this much anymore- 'Death to America!' Donald J Trump has Iran and the Democrats- shitting their pants! Finally a President who pushes back and isn't afraid to make threats that he is willing to back up! MAGA Baby Rules!
Republicans will allow trump’s deadly Bolton war with Iran at their own peril. stop publishing drivel
He picked a fight with women and he’s stirred a pot which will be worse than war. Hint: we don’t want him, or his minions, or his money 🙄 or WAR!
Democrats...lol
Let him start a war!
Just by this headline whoever wrote this is a moron.
Warning! Large pile of Hugh Hewitt manure ahead.
Picking a fight to favor diplomacy over bullying and war posturing...
Pick a fight? Trump threatened war with a country that he doesn’t have support to attack. This is a world fight as the world will suffer if Bolton has his way. StopTheDrumbeat
The Democratic Party was never known for its intellect.
Don't bother reading - it's another opinion from a Conservative who is a War Hawk Supporter. Did we not learn from the IRAQ war with Bush/Cheney/Bolton? It was just 16 years ago. Mar 20, 2003. We're still in it.
Who knew there could be such asinine opines? 🤷♀️
When will the entrenched elitist profit tethered democrats grow spines. Limit congress and senate terms. AOC Omar Tlaib Courage of the new blood!
Wow, that's really going out on a limb huh? No crap WP. When and what have democrats not picked a fight or obstructed President Trump on anything?
OH phuck hughhewitt . Who cares?
Oh for Fuck Sake Hugh Hewitt should never be published again
Do Democrats have to live their lives in a '2020 peril' context? Representatives are elected to do that which is believed to be the will of the citizens who elect them; and that which is in their best interest. bopinion
Peril?! According to
Need control now but can't without a government. All crap for you to believe and shut up.
A lot of people are actually pro Iran
Opinion: Why Democrats need to become the party of complete and total nuclear extinction if they want to win in 2020 by J. Chudworth Whitely
Why don't the Democrats direct their energy and dedication towards the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF)? You know, restoring the initial separation of power as originally intended in the Constitution.
Democrats and other haters-of-wars, a good piece of advice is to do the opposite of what hughhewitt suggests, always.
Maybe hughhewitt should check out this exchange between Murphy and Schatz so he can understand
I didn't even have to click to know that it must be Hugh Hewitt. LOL,. How many times do you need to be told that everyone knows he's right-wing hack and his sycophantic opinion is completely worthless.
Pick a fight😳 We don’t need another Iraq. The military and their loved ones have suffered enough. This is very terrifying😱
It would be great if you let us know who wrote this shit piece. Saves us time.
For the crap of your opinion columns it’s an unfollow. 👋
😂😂😂 You mean the do nothing Dems like Pelosi Just the hint of 'peril' and the do nothings will sit with their thumbs up their butts!!
Lol
Why are you wasting space? realDonaldTrump is a traitor. Nothing else matters. He doesn't stop being a traitor just cos you turn to another story.
Mi opinión no les importa a los estadounidenses Pero... Cuando Obama fue presidente hubo varias guerras y el misterioso asesinato de Bin Laden, que nunca vimos, la economía tuvo su peor momento desde la gran depresión de 1929 Con Trump la economía está muy bien y no hay guerras
Democrats are Powerless to fight Donald Trump.!
We. Don't. Want. A. Needless. War.
Idiot Hugh!
Yeah, because so many Americans are hankerin' for us to get in yet another war. Hugh Hewitt - as naive as they come.
Really? So, let him get us into a war is a good thing?
Is this article a joke? Trump and Republicans are trying to take this country into an absolutely insane war for nothing. Insanity. Democrats uniformally and a huge majority of Americans do not want War in Iran. We have been in Afghanistan since 2001. Insanity.
As they should...
lol Hugh Hewitt
the world n the Middle East were making Progress, until this Thing came along, playing Hitler with tax payers money, unbelievable...
Do it now and stop the idiot before he causes a bigger disaster
Way to put down the antiwar movement, WaPo
lmao warmongers
Just retired after 20+ years USMC and multiple combat deployments.... another war for nothing show this administration's use of my peers lives as pawns.
Peace is a greater agenda and to fulfill by diplomacy is far more evolved than war
Please disregard my previous tweet. Didn’t realize it was Hugh Huwitt who wrote this nonsense.
Huge Nitwit strikes again.
Theu would be their style since we are generally involved in some kind of war when they are in power
You bet
Dems and Repubs are on the same page on Iran. Won't pick a fight with AIPAC or Sheldon Adelson. Would rather have WW3 than go against the neocon agenda. WOW how frightened are they of appearing antiwar or antiIsrael.
I don’t see why calling out an unnecessary war should put any Democrat in peril.
so the Congress should take a crap a on the Constitution just like trump?
Trump will be incarcerated before the 2020 election. Simply put, HE IS BAD AT MONEY MANAGEMENT and will lead the US to a blackout of ATMs to save face.
Yes let’s just all die in a nuclear war.
Hugh Hewitt’s byline tells me all I need to know.
It’s all at our peril, dipshits.
This is exactly what you think it is.
hughhewitt
Relax. It’s just Hugh Hewitt.
At their peril? Or at the hundreds of thousands (possibly millions) of lives lost if a war actually starts?
Well your supposed to be journalists? Is it really that hard to figure out that all the wars in middle East Iran is involved in? Obama's plane loads of 1.8 billion dollars in cash he gave them funded all these wars! R u that stupid? That deal needs be investigated! Obama got paid
Trump's national morning (late afternoon) intelligence briefing:
That's a bunch of BS
Because the Democrats are fear mongers who sell war.
Under Obama we were on the road to peace with Iran, under Trump we’re headed to war.
Last I checked we are the shit disturbers
So the rest of the world was wrong I expect this shallow level of thinking from thehill, not
Nice try. (Not really.)
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