President Donald Trump, in an exchange with a journalist, compared the duration of the US bombing campaign against Iran to the Vietnam War, saying 'we were in Vietnam for 19 years.' The remark, reported by analyst Yair Goldblatt, came in response to a question about whether the current bombing is the 'new normal' for Americans.
President Donald Trump compared the US bombing campaign against Iran to the Vietnam War in an exchange with a journalist late Monday night, according to analyst Yair Goldblatt. When asked whether the ongoing strikes — which have continued for months — represent 'the new normal' for Americans, Trump replied: 'Well, you know, we were in Vietnam for 19 years.' The remark echoes Trump's own recent statements about the duration of the campaign, in which he has suggested operations could last 'two to three weeks' or '2-3-4 weeks or two years,' as The Zioneer has reported. The Vietnam analogy, however, marks a notable rhetorical escalation in how the president frames the conflict's potential length. The exchange was reported without additional context on whether Trump was signaling a longer timeline or merely deflecting the question. No further details on the journalist's identity or the venue were provided.
- DevelopingTrump: If not for Iran deal, bombing would have continued for weeks or years
- StrongTrump says US military operations against Iran could last two to three weeks
- DevelopingTrump: The only way I can be tougher on Iran is to keep bombing for two to three weeks
- ConfirmedTrump discussed a short but extensive military operation in Iran, the White House weighs short-duration campaign
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