Dowd: Iran's and America's supreme leaders compete over who can warp reality most
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Trump expressed disbelief at Khamenei's bold declaration of victory over Israel and the United States. He believed that Khamenei owed gratitude for averting an attack, given that he allegedly stopped planes targeting the ayatollah. Historically, leaders have eroded checks and balances, allowing figures like Cheney and Rumsfeld to manipulate narratives to justify their actions aimed at Saddam. In terms of nuclear advancements, Iran presents a formidable challenge compared to the past focus on Iraq, as U.S. leaders often make grandiose claims regarding Middle Eastern affairs.
Trump criticized Khamenei for lying about Iran's victory over Israel and the U.S., suggesting gratitude was owed for avoiding a potential attack.
Khamenei's video prompted Trump to invoke the proper etiquette, claiming he deserved thanks for preventing U.S. operations targeting the ayatollah.
History shows that errors from leaders like Cheney and Rumsfeld eroded checks and balances, molding a reality where they were 'never wrong' in their ambitions.
The focus on Iran represents a departure from Iraq, as Iran advances its nuclear program while U.S. presidents indulge in grand statements.
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