Fear the Losing Trump – What He Could Do if He Fails in Iran

Donald Trump, known for his unwillingness to accept defeat, may react dangerously in the event of a failure in his Iran policy. The Foreign Policy article analyzes Trump's past behavior when facing setbacks, such as in business, in court, and in the 2020 elections, and highlights his tendency to intimidate, deflect blame, conceal facts, and persist in fruitless strategies. Following the 2020 election, Trump refused to concede, pressured officials to overturn the results, and promoted false claims of fraud. These actions suggest that in the event of failure in Iran, Trump may resort to similar tactics, escalating the conflict and endangering regional stability. The article emphasizes that the challenges in the war with Iran are increasing and hopes for an easy regime change have evaporated. Therefore, it is important to anticipate Trump's potential reactions and prepare measures to prevent further escalation. Overall, the article warns that a losing Trump may be more dangerous than a winning one, and that the international community must be prepared for the possibility of an unpredictable and aggressive response from his side.