As the new year 2020 begins, the world is faced by the possibility of World War 3 on the horizon, after the assassination of Iran’s number two government figure, Qasem Soleimani, by order of President Donald Trump.
Not since World War II has there been an assassination of a top government leader by plan of the United States, with that event being the murder of Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto in April 1943.
This presents the potential for any US government leader, such as Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, or a whole slew of other government figures, including the President himself, becoming a target.
And the potential for World War 3, with the close and growing association of Russia and China with Iran, is certainly present.
The President has opened up a can of worms, and has defied the War Powers Act of 1973 to inform Congressional leaders of his plans and actions.
And this comes at a time when Trump has been impeached, and before his trial.
It seems overly political that Trump is trying to divert attention from his impeachment, and meanwhile, endangers US National Security, and the lives of Americans overseas, whether military. diplomats, or just ordinary tourists and travelers.
Trump warns Iran if it hits any Americans or American assets ‘we have targeted 52 Iranian sites’
https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/04/politics/trump-warning-iran-52-assets/index.html
This is a rarity on Fux News. Tucker Carlson breaks with his colleagues to criticize Trump’s strike on the Iranian general.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/04/media/fox-news-iran-soleimani/index.html
I just read that article. Tucker’s comments were ok until he attacked Mexicans and Chinese.
The madness of this administration is endless. Pence falsely claims that Soleimani was linked to 9/11.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mike-pence-soleimani-911-false_n_5e1113fbe4b0843d36133ab0
Thousands Take to Streets in More Than 70 Cities Across US to Protest Trump’s Reckless Acts of War Against Iran
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/01/04/thousands-take-streets-more-70-cities-across-us-protest-trumps-reckless-acts-war