For God's Sake Mr. President, Quit Stalling; UPDATE: Trump Delays Once Again
The article discusses President Trump's handling of the situation with Iran, expressing concerns over his recent cease-fire decision. It argues that this move has allowed Iran to regain strength and has made the U.S. appear weak in the eyes of the international community. The author emphasizes the need for a decisive strategy to avoid further deterioration of the situation.
- ▪Trump's cease-fire has allowed Iran to strengthen its military position.
- ▪Iran has increased its aggressive actions, including seizing ships in international waters.
- ▪The author expresses doubt about Trump's strategy and the effectiveness of his diplomatic efforts.
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| Original publisher | HotAir |
| Canonical URL | https://hotair.com/david-strom/2026/05/18/for-gods-sake-mr-president-quit-stalling-n3815059 |
| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:26 -0400 |
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For God's Sake Mr. President, Quit Stalling; UPDATE: Trump Delays Once Again David Strom 4:00 PM | May 18, 2026 AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster I've been very much in the camp of the "trust Trump, he's got this" on the Iran operation. It took cajones to attack Iran, and I have been impressed by his resistance to the political pressure to allow Iran to win the strategic war, despite the cost he and Republicans have endured. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_4"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_4"]]) }); I was surprised by what I thought was a premature cease-fire, but I assumed that Trump knew something that I did not, and it was a prelude to a breakthrough.
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