A few days ago, Trump called two oil tanker attacks that the U.S. government blames on Iran “very minor.” Then on Thursday, Trump suggested Iran didn’t intentionally shoot down a U.S. drone. But the people advising Trump seem to be pushing for the opposite approach, which makes you wonder whether he can hold them off. Much ink has been spilled about just how much national security adviser John Bolton has advocated conflict with Iran. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) also walked up to the line on Thursday, tweeting that Trump need not seek congressional authorization to strike Iran — a position many in Congress disagree with. Trump is getting an increasing amount of advice to offer some sort of aggressive response — even as he’s signaling he’s not eager to take it.

Source: Washington Post June 20, 2019 19:27 UTC