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Lippold: Trump needs to tell public why there is new beat of war drums

Lippold: Trump needs to tell public why there is new beat of war drums

With a naval blockade returning, and military airstrikes pounding Iran daily, a national security analyst says President Trump needs to explain the mission and objectives in a conflict that keeps dragging on.

Chad Groening
Jul 16, 2026
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