
Reckoning With Trump’s Iran Defeat. Plus: The Meaning of Memorial Day (w/ Michael Wood)
The article discusses the implications of Trump's Iran war and features a conversation with Michael Wood about his military service. It reflects on the challenges faced during this conflict and its broader significance. Additionally, it touches on the meaning of Memorial Day in the context of military service and sacrifice.
- ▪Bill Kristol interviews Michael Wood regarding the failures of Trump's Iran war.
- ▪The discussion highlights the military and political ramifications of the conflict.
- ▪The article also explores the significance of Memorial Day in relation to military service.
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| Original publisher | The Bulwark |
| Canonical URL | https://www.thebulwark.com/p/reckoning-with-trumps-iran-defeat |
| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 16:51:21 GMT |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-24T16:57:33.643Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-24T17:00:36.171Z |
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Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/Preview2182Reckoning With Trump’s Iran Defeat. Plus: The Meaning of Memorial Day (w/ Michael Wood)Bulwark on SundayWilliam KristolMay 24, 2026∙ Paid2182ShareBill Kristol talks with Michael Wood about his military service and the debacle of Trump's Iran war.Leave a commentAs always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Add Bulwark+ Takes feed to your player of choice, here.This post is for paid subscribersJoinAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inBulwark+ TakesAudio Bulwark+ Takes brings you bite-sized takes on the news of the day from the entire Bulwark team.
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