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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(124,809 posts)
Sun Jun 22, 2025, 08:16 PM 16 hrs ago

Trump is open to regime change in Iran, after his administration said that wasn't the goal

Source: AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday called into question the future of Iran's ruling theocracy after a surprise attack on three of the country’s nuclear sites, seemingly contradicting his administration's earlier calls to resume negotiations and avoid an escalation in fighting.

“It’s not politically correct to use the term, ‘Regime Change,’ but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a Regime change???” Trump posted on social media. “MIGA!!!"

The posting on Truth Social marked something of a reversal from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Sunday morning news conference that detailed the aerial bombing.

“This mission was not and has not been about regime change,” Hegseth said.



Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/pentagon-says-us-doesnt-want-125048874.html

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Journeyman

(15,348 posts)
2. Of course he did. He and his "Down Pillow Mind" spoke to someone else this afternoon . . .
Sun Jun 22, 2025, 08:27 PM
16 hrs ago

and he's just parroting what the next person told him.

There are no plans, no concepts of plans, no strategy or even thought, just the ramblings of Sundowning Grandpa Befuddlement.

ananda

(32,345 posts)
3. He's flying by the seat of his pants.
Sun Jun 22, 2025, 08:27 PM
16 hrs ago

Whatever he hears or learns, he suddenly
decides to do based on where he heard it,
who from and how much it fits in with his
agenda to destroy America.

Aussie105

(7,069 posts)
4. Late night phone call from Benji Netanyahu, possibly?
Sun Jun 22, 2025, 08:40 PM
16 hrs ago

Something about bombing Iran into submission, so Benji can invade and take over Iranian oil production and send the profits to Donny?

(At the foundation of every military conflict are some common factors - greed for territory, power and natural resources.)

Crowman2009

(3,143 posts)
5. Iran has had past expieriences with American-led regime change before.
Sun Jun 22, 2025, 10:53 PM
13 hrs ago

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It didn't turn out so well in the late 70's from what I read. Something tells me the people living in Iran absofuckinlutely do not want any input from Trumpy or Nuttyahoo with regards to any regime change. Especially when it includes indiscriminate bombing campaigns.

thesquanderer

(12,660 posts)
8. It was 1953 when the U.S and Britain created regime change in Iran. Basically, 1979 was the blowback.
Sun Jun 22, 2025, 11:11 PM
13 hrs ago

In the end, our regime change worked out very poorly.

As did our more recent attempts at regime change in Iraq and Afghanistan, of course.

Stupidity springs eternal.

Karasu

(1,409 posts)
6. Because there is NO ONE in this regime who knows fuck-all about foreign policy. They are pulling all of this shit out of
Sun Jun 22, 2025, 11:05 PM
13 hrs ago

their fucking asses as they go along.

There. Is. No. Plan.

kskiska

(27,154 posts)
7. I'll bet he's contacted the Shah's son
Sun Jun 22, 2025, 11:11 PM
13 hrs ago

who lives in Bethesda and is eager to follow in his father's footsteps.

3Hotdogs

(14,276 posts)
10. You're missing the real purpose. They need to find a job for Fredo.
Mon Jun 23, 2025, 06:57 AM
5 hrs ago

Ivanka and Jar-Jar are using their grift to expand their real estate empire. Jr. Is scouring the neighborhood to replenish his supply of blow.

Fredo needs a job where if he fucks it up, nobody gives a shit. So kick out Supreme Leader and make Fredo the President of Iran.

Javaman

(64,106 posts)
11. follow the path of his stupidity with tariffs and you will get a glimpse of what is to come. nt
Mon Jun 23, 2025, 07:55 AM
4 hrs ago
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