Trump Endorses Warmongering, Media Calls It 'Foreign Policy'
When Donald Trump says he backs Israeli strikes on Iran if ballistic missile tests continue, The Hill dutifully reports it as foreign policy. What's missing from this boilerplate 'news' is context: this 'tough talk' is standard fare for US politicians, many of whom are heavily influenced by lobbying groups. Netanyahu's government has been beating the war drums against Iran for decades, a
convenient distraction from its own actions and expanding settlements. This isn't a new stance for Trump, nor for a lengthy list of politicians eager to signal hawkish support. The media consistently frames these threats as legitimate national security discussions, ignoring the actual history of failed interventions and the immense human cost. When a former President or sitting politician
advocates for military action on foreign soil, without a whisper of the financial entanglement or historical precedent driving such statements, it raises questions about whose interests are truly being served. It's not foreign policy when it's just repeating talking points. It's propaganda.