After Serving In Iraq, Rep. Pat Ryan's Thoughts On Trump's War in Iran

After Serving In Iraq, Rep. Pat Ryan's Thoughts On Trump's War in Iran

Author: WNYC Studios March 3, 2026 Duration: 14:52
Active duty veteran and now member of the House Armed Services committee talks about the parallels between Trump's recent actions against Iran, and the circumstances that led to the invasion and occupation of Iraq.

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