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Haberman reveals 'basic tenets' of Trump’s psychology that led to cascading quagmire
A War Built for Loyalty, Not CompetenceSource, BrieflyThe reporting here is simple enough: Trump launched a war against Iran promising speed and control, and nearly five months later it is still grinding on. Maggie Haberman says the administration’s internal process was marked by contempt for expertise, paranoia about leaks, and decision-making concentrated in a very small circle, with major officials like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Energy Secretary Chris Wright not even present for key meetings.Power Sat Where It Always DoesThe real story is not Trump’s “mentality.” It is the…
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