Trump's Iran War Faces Dissent, Allies' Reluctance

0:00On March 18th, here's the latest out of Sydney. President Donald Trump is facing pushback at home over the war in Iran. Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, and a veteran Trump himself nominated, resigned overnight. He said he could not support the conflict in good conscience, claiming Iran posed no real threat to the United States. Kent, who served 20 years in the military with 11 deployments to Iraq, praised Trump's first term for avoiding endless wars. But he accused the president of being misled into the fight, saying it benefits no one and costs American lives needlessly. Trump brushed off the resignation, calling Kent weak on security. Still, Kent is the first top official to quit over the war and dissent is spreading. Even the vice president and national intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard have not fully backed the effort. Meanwhile, allies abroad are holding back. Trump has pressed nations like the United Kingdom to join with warships and support. But responses have been cool. In a call with UK

1:03Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Trump urged him to decide without consulting others, highlighting growing tensions. With oil prices climbing and little international help, pressure on Trump is building. This isolation marks a shift from past coalitions, like the one for Iraq in 2003, and could shape his legacy in tough ways. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode, press play. Put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-I-SOLI-PILO.com.