Republicans Spotlight Fallen Troops to Justify Escalating Militaristic Posture Toward Iran
Populist 'people vs elites' messaging & strongman style
While mourning two soldiers killed in Jordan, Republican posts repeatedly highlight Iran as the culprit, priming the public for further military action. The genuine tragedy is instrumentalized to rally support for a hard-line Middle East policy.
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While mourning two soldiers killed in Jordan, Republican posts repeatedly highlight Iran as the culprit, priming the public for further military action. The genuine tragedy is instrumentalized to rally support for a hard-line Middle East policy.
2 US troops killed, 1 missing after Iranian attack in Jordan. The attack came as Iran expanded strikes across the Gulf and warned the U.S. it would face “unforgettable lessons.”
Mike Turner I encourage you to back up these words with action and do everything to stop this war with Iran.
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2 US troops killed, 1 missing after Iranian attack in Jordan. The attack came as Iran expanded strikes across the Gulf and warned the U.S. it would face “unforgettable lessons.”
How does a multiple time "totally obliterated" Iran kill US service members, Mikey?
US soldiers killed by Iran were from Texas and Hawaii, military says. A third service member was reported missing in the attacks that killed Feehan and Gonzales. U.S. Cen
We are all saddened by the loss of our service members, but this entire debacle could have been avoided by listening to competent military planners. The blowback by Iran against our myriad, often unprotected, assets scattered across the region should have been anticipated. Trump needs to find competent negotiators who can put “Humpty Dumpty back together again……. Like before he started this pointless war.
Prayers for the families; end the "war" now to prevent more American and Iranian deaths.
They died for Israeli, a forgien nation, not American interests.
Iran's attack is a reminder of your insane president who started a war we didn't want all to show what a big strong leader he thinks he is, lying multiple times about how short it would be. He has zero care about our military or lives, his kid won't be going. You support him so shows me you don't care either.
The Seventeen U.S. Service Members Killed in the Iran War. In a social media post on July 20, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he and his wife were praying for Gonz
Mike Turner I encourage you to back up these words with action and do everything to stop this war with Iran.