Trump’s War of Choice with Iran: Veterans Sound the Alarm

Leslie speaks with Naveed Shah, Political Director at Common Defense and a U.S. Army veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, about the constitutional and human consequences of the Trump administration’s new military action against Iran. Shah discusses the lack of congressional authorization, the risks of entering another prolonged Middle East conflict, and the impact such decisions have on troops and their families. The conversation also examines Trump’s past promises to end “forever wars,” his comments about potential U.S. casualties, and concerns about cuts to veterans’ benefits while committing the nation to a new war. Their website is CommonDefense.us and their handle on Blue Sky is @commondefense.bsky.social.  Naveed's handle there is @armyofnaveed.bsky.social.