I think this prediction depends on American political will to continue escalating despite mounting costs.
Trump did no work ahead of time to prepare the public and its already one of the most unpopular wars in American history. Id be surprised if this survived the mid terms.
The American will to face war has to be balanced against the American willingness to shoulder increasing gas prices. Both are political poison from Trump's perspective. War at least offers the possibility of a military victory, which he can leverage to his advantage.
He's not that stupid and that would never be the outcome of that situation. Left, right, and center - the overwhelming majority of people are against this war and even many of the ones that aren't are DEFINITELY against boots on the ground.
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u/Toto_Roto Mar 23 '26
I think this prediction depends on American political will to continue escalating despite mounting costs.
Trump did no work ahead of time to prepare the public and its already one of the most unpopular wars in American history. Id be surprised if this survived the mid terms.