From Washington: President Trump's Strategy on Iran and the History of Wartime White Houses

From Washington: President Trump's Strategy on Iran and the History of Wartime White Houses

Author: FOX News Radio April 12, 2026 Duration: 31:26
While the Trump administration emphasizes a swift four-to-six-week operation to end the conflict with Iran, questions remain regarding how a president elected on a "no new wars" platform reconciles campaign promises with the realities of international conflicts. The White House remains committed to its bold messaging strategy to bring adversaries to the table, aiming to wrap up the mission in just over a month to avoid the pitfalls of past long-term conflicts. Tevi Troy, a presidential historian and Senior Fellow at the Ronald Reagan Institute, joins the Rundown to discuss the evolution of the wartime commander-in-chief, the strategic use of non-diplomatic language, and how President Trump’s negotiating style compares to his predecessors.CEO of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Haywood Talcove, joins to explain the reports of waste and abuse that he says are costing taxpayers an eye-opening amount every year—driven largely by foreign criminal networks. PHOTO CREIDT: AP PHOTO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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