<div> <p>The U.S. and Israel started dropping bombs on Iran because the regime, amid mass street protests, appeared to be in a weakened state. But the regime has now ended up with a much stronger hand: It's proven its leverage over the global economy with the Strait of Hormuz, and under Trump's offer, Iran will get a huge infusion of cash to rebuild its ballistic missiles program and fund its proxy terror groups. At the same time, Trump has made the United States look like a rogue state—while spending billions for a deal he could have got without a war. Plus, Israelis are likely not happy, the Gulf states realize America can't protect them from Iran's drones, Cuba is readying to be next, Dems should make clear they are the anti-war party now, Trump is fighting his demons from his first term, and JD has a radical and un-American world view.</p><p><strong>Ben Rhodes</strong> joins Tim Miller for the holiday weekend pod.</p><p><em>show notes<br></em><br></p></div><ul> <li>Ben's podcast, <a href="https://crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-the-world/">"Pod Save the World"</a> </li> <li>Ben's forthcoming book, <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717294/all-we-say-by-ben-rhodes/">"All We Say: The Battle for American Identity: A History in 15 Speeches"</a> </li> <li>Tickets for our <strong>Bulwark Live</strong> shows in San Diego and LA in May: <a href="http://TheBulwark.com/Events">TheBulwark.com/Events</a> </li> <li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0dApY6YT48kTh6j9xFDQch">Tim's playlist</a></li> <li>For 30% off your order, head to <a href="http://BloodFlow7.com/THEBULWARK">BloodFlow7.com/THEBULWARK</a> and use code THEBULWARK.</li> <li>Post jobs for free at <a href="http://ziprecruiter.com/BULWARK">ziprecruiter.com/BULWARK</a> </li> </ul>