Trump Finds Iran Death Toll 'Too High,' Ignores His Own Role
Al Jazeera reports that Donald Trump deemed the death toll from Iranian protests 'too high' (Al Jazeera, 2026). This profound observation comes from the same administration that reimposed crippling sanctions on Iran in 2018, escalating economic hardship and arguably fueling much of the popular discontent now met with state violence. Trump's 'maximum pressure' policy, lauded by figures within
organizations like FDD and AEI (some of whom receive funding from pro-Israel lobbying groups advocating for regime change), demonstrably exacerbated the very conditions leading to these deadly confrontations. One might wonder if Mr. Trump's concern extended to the global south during his presidency, or if the 'too high' threshold only applies when it can be used for geopolitical posturing against
a long-standing adversary. It’s almost as if some protests are more tragic than others, especially when they fit neatly into a narrative for future electoral gains. How many 'too high' body counts have been directly or indirectly influenced by American foreign policy?