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Trump’s recent moves are all about Obama, the left says

By Bria Felicien
May 16, 2018

1. Trump's Dream Come True: Trashing Obama and Iran in One Move

From The New York Times: "The president could have protected American interests without scrapping the nuclear deal. But that's not all he wanted."

2. Is Trump really going to punch Iran in the nose?

From The Washington Post: "Thinking about a rollback isn't crazy, but it requires a sustained effort."

3. Editorial: Trump's pointless Mideast provocation

From The San Francisco Chronicle: "The Trump administration has exported its politics of provocation to the last place that needs it, the Middle East."

ExploreTrump’s latest decisions are nuanced and beneficial, the right says

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