Democracy Dies in Darkness

The Trump Doctrine is here. It ends forever wars.

Like Reagan, the president has found a way to change the world without putting boots on the ground.

March 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. ESTYesterday at 6:00 a.m. EST

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President Donald Trump disembarks from Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday. (Pete Marovich/Getty Images)

Critics say President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran is a violation of his promise not to engage in “forever wars.” In fact, the opposite is true. Trump is not starting a forever war in Iran; he’s ending one.

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The conversation explores a strong skepticism and criticism of the claim that Trump's actions in Iran are ending a "forever war." Many participants express doubt about the existence of a coherent "Trump Doctrine," instead characterizing Trump's actions as impulsive and lacking... Show more

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