Trump Weighs More Iran Strikes — “Easy Way or Hard Way” (Ep 859)
Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
Could the United States launch another round of military strikes against Iran before the November midterm elections?
New reports say President Donald Trump is weighing additional military action as the White House again warns Tehran that it can resolve the confrontation the “easy way or the hard way.”
According to reporting from Axios and The Atlantic, military planners have been preparing options for renewed operations against Iran.
But no final decision has been announced.
The possibilities reportedly include strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, energy infrastructure and other strategic targets.
The White House maintains that President Trump has military and diplomatic options available, while negotiations with Iran remain stalled.
So what would another round of strikes accomplish?
Could it bring Iran back to the negotiating table?
Or would renewed fighting drive oil prices even higher and deepen the conflict just weeks before Americans vote?
We’ll examine the latest reporting and what it could mean for American troops, national security and the economy.
THREE KILLED IN SAUDI AIRPORT ATTACKS
Meanwhile, the fighting in the Middle East is expanding.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for deadly attacks on two international airports in Saudi Arabia.
Three people were killed and 36 others injured in attacks involving airports in Riyadh and Abha.
The Saudi-led coalition has responded with major military operations against Houthi positions in Yemen.
The violence raises concerns about civilian air travel, international shipping and the security of a region already dealing with the consequences of the Iran conflict.
We’ll have the latest developments.
TRUMP’S COMMENTS ABOUT LOS ANGELES AND SAN DIEGO SPARK BACKLASH
President Trump is facing criticism over remarks suggesting Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego.
The comments came during a campaign rally in Nebraska as the president discussed the cost of the Iran war and the importance of protecting the United States.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass condemned the remarks, arguing that a president’s responsibility is to protect American cities.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria also criticized the comments.
The White House says Trump was highlighting the danger that a nuclear-armed Iran could eventually pose to the United States.
Critics argue that the president’s language was irresponsible, regardless of his intended meaning.
What did Trump actually say?
What was the context?
And what do we know about Iran’s ability to threaten American cities?
We’ll examine the exchange and the reaction.
FIRST THE PENNY — NOW THE NICKEL?
And finally, another familiar American coin could be on its way out.
After the decision to end production of the penny, lawmakers are considering whether the nickel should be next.
The issue comes down to something surprisingly simple.
It costs the U.S. Mint more than five cents to manufacture and distribute a nickel.
That means taxpayers lose money on every new nickel produced.
But eliminating another coin raises practical questions.
Would stores round cash purchases to the nearest dime?
Would electronic transactions still be calculated to the exact cent?
And what happens to the nickels already sitting in jars, drawers and cup holders across America?
We’ll explain what Congress is considering and what it could mean for everyday purchases.
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