Brooks and Capehart on Trump calling Iran war 'small potatoes'
David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump's remarks calling the conflict with Iran "small potatoes," the president's influence over the midterm elections, how Democrats are campaigning and Sen. Susan Collins' remarks on choosing relevance in the GOP over standing on principle.
US President Donald Trump downplayed the ongoing war with Iran, calling it "small potatoes" and stating that only 18 American service members have been killed, compared to 100,000 in the Vietnam War. This comes as Vice President JD Vance previously said he wouldn't label it a "war" since major combat operations ended months ago.
Trump defended the US military campaign, saying their primary objective is to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. He warned that the US may strike the heavily fortified "Pickaxe Mountain" near Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility if they detect any suspicious activity.
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