The Christian Nationalists Get Their War in Iran

Donald Trump is the hammer of the Christian nationalists that built America, and rely on forever wars to assert their dominance. In this special live Gaslit Nation taping, Andrea discusses the real story behind Trump/Kushner and Israel's war. The Trump/Kushner families get to grift, illegally enriching themselves, endangering our national security and very lives, while the Pentagon looks the other way.  At least the Washington, DC elite, along with Israel, finally get their war with Iran.  As Andrea has long warned: World War III has already started. This week, Gaslit Nation provides the stories behind the stories, mapping out where this is all headed, and most importantly, what we can do to resist and build a better world. This week's bonus episode will be the Q&A portion of our live-taping, featuring questions from our audience. To listen to the full recording, be sure to subscribe at the Truth-teller ($5/month) or higher level on Pateron.com/Gaslit. 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Find the link on Patreon.com/Gaslit.  Show Notes:   Russia Should Get Ready for the Fall of Vladimir Putin https://www.19fortyfive.com/2026/03/russia-should-get-ready-for-the-fall-of-vladimir-putin/   For Kushner, Israel Policy May Be Shaped by the Personal https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/11/us/politics/jared-kushner-israel.html?unlocked_article_code=1.QVA.k_Mc.ukQ2I2AgWRiQ&smid=url-share   As Tensions With Iran Escalated, Trump Opted for Most Extreme Measure: While senior officials argue the drone strike was warranted to prevent future attacks, some in the administration remain skeptical about the rationale for the attack. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/04/us/politics/trump-suleimani.html?unlocked_article_code=1.QVA.TdSS.Vi_-mzc5Zb-W&smid=url-share   Russian Oligarch Oleg Vladimirovich Deripaska and Associates Indicted for Sanctions Evasion and Obstruction of Justice https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/russian-oligarch-oleg-vladimirovich-deripaska-and-associates-indicted-sanctions-evasion-and   Did the FBI's Charles McGonigal Help Throw the 2016 Election to Trump?: The shocking indictments against the former head of counterintelligence for the FBI in New York raise many dark questions.  https://newrepublic.com/article/170328/charles-mcgonigal-throw-2016-election   New York Times article Andrea references mentioning Reid Hoffman: Big Donors Turn on Biden. Quietly: Some of the president's past supporters want a new candidate, but they are leery of going public. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/03/us/politics/biden-donors-debate.html?unlocked_article_code=1.QVA.QVGf.oDxmofN4ILKB&smid=url-share   1972 Electoral College Results https://www.270towin.com/1972-election/   Russia's most important Middle East base is not where you think https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/menasource/russias-most-important-middle-east-base-is-not-where-you-think/   The Church Committee Report: https://www.senate.gov/about/powers-procedures/investigations/church-committee.htm   Trump ordered to pay $382,000 after losing UK lawsuit over Steele dossier https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/07/trump-loses-lawsuit-steele-dossier Israel, US will ensure Iran does not have nuclear capabilities, Israeli U.N. envoy says https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-us-will-ensure-iran-does-not-have-nuclear-capabilities-israeli-un-envoy-2026-03-02/   Trump seeks to justify Iran war, but stated objectives shift https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-says-he-ordered-iran-strikes-thwart-tehrans-missile-program-2026-03-02/   Trump's First Administration Shut Down Investigation Into Epstein: The state of New Mexico was investigating Jeffrey Epstein's ranch, but then the Department of Justice intervened. https://newrepublic.com/post/207226/donald-trump-first-administration-investigation-epstein-ranch   Jonathan Karl: Pres Trump told me tonight the US had identified possible candidates to take over Iran, but they were killed in the initial attack. "The attack was so successful it knocked out most of the candidates," Trump told me. "It's not going to be anybody that we were thinking of because they are all dead. Second or third place is dead." https://bsky.app/profile/atrupar.com/post/3mg2bruf4wk2q   The Playbook for Defeating MAGA: The Church Committee Report https://gaslitnation.libsyn.com/the-playbook-for-defeating-maga-the-church-committee-report   EVENTS AT GASLIT NATION: New! There's now a California Signal Group for Gaslit Nation listeners to find each other and connect in that state. Find the link on Patreon.com/Gaslit.  The Gaslit Nation Outreach Committee discusses how to talk to the MAGA cult: join on Patreon. Minnesota Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other: join on Patreon. Vermont Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other: join on Patreon. Arizona-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to connect, join on Patreon. 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