Linda Feldmann
“Every White House is a bubble, but with Trump, it’s exponentially more so.” That observation was made to me by author Chris Whipple, informed by his interviews last year with Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff. It captures a key aspect of President Donald Trump’s second term: More than ever, he is operating on gut and instinct. He launched the war on Iran when he wanted, and he says it will end “soon.” My story today from Washington explores how an increasingly emboldened president is shaping the conflict.
We also have Scott Peterson looking at Iran’s strategy, plus coverage from Israel, where the question is: Will Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu settle for less than regime change in Iran?