President Trump’s direct, no-nonsense leadership style often rattles the political class and media alike—but some critics now claim he went too far when he issued stark warnings about potential military conflict, particularly with Iran. While his supporters argue that Trump’s strategic posturing is necessary to keep America’s enemies guessing, others accuse him of needlessly frightening the public with talk of war that never materialized. Was this bold deterrence—or a dangerous overstatement?
Yes
He was.
No
He wasn’t.