Trump has cornered himself with his war in Iran | Sidney Blumenthal

The president needs a quick win to avoid a quagmire – but he needs a long war to justify potential emergency powers Donald Trump has trapped himself in his war with Iran by announcing that his intention is regime change. That uncertain objective is linked to his most urgent objective at home. While pursuing regime change in Iran, he is desperately attempting to stop regime change through the midterm elections. He needs a swift victory in Iran to avoid a quagmire, but he needs a long war to at...

By Sidney Blumenthal