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Trump is about to start a war he hasn't bothered to explain It's not even clear he knows why he wants to bomb Iran. Paul Waldman Feb 24 Trump in the White House yesterday. (Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty) PN is supported by paid subscribers. Become one   When asked last week what his message was to the people of Iran, President Trump seemed puzzled, pausing for a moment before saying “they better negotiate a fair deal.” Apparently realizing that it is not within the Iranian public’s ability to negotiate anything, Trump then said, as though sharing a profound insight, “You know, the people of Iran are a lot different than the leadership of Iran. And it’s a very very sad situation.” Aaron Rupar  @atrupar.com Q: Do you have a message to the Iranian people? TRUMP: In Iran? Q: People in Iran TRUMP: Uhhh -- they better negotiate a fair deal Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:13:23 GMT View on Bluesky But don’t worry; Trump will get over his sadness very quickly. Because it looks like the US is about to l...

The Indiana GOP's defiance shows how Trump is losing juice His unpopularity is increasing and his threats are starting to ring hollow. Noah Berlatsky Dec 15 Trump in the Oval Office on Friday. (Jim Watson/AFP via Getty) PN is supported by paid subscribers. Become one   ⬇️ Donald Trump believes he should rule like a king; he thinks that any vote cast for anyone other than him and his sycophants is illegitimate. This was clear before his attempted coup in 2020, and it’s been even clearer since then. The president has openly plotted to steal the 2026 House elections. He’s urged Republican legislators in red states to rush through unprecedented mid-decade gerrymanders, disenfranchising Black and brown voters in an effort to lock in a permanent Republican majority. The Texas state legislature rushed to give Trump the extra five GOP seats he wanted, and after a setback in the lower courts, the thuggish right-wing hacks on the Supreme Court jumped in to  do Trump’s bidding . Missou...