22 Jun '19 21:38>
I’m not sure I agree with Kori Schake of The Atlantic that “Trump has now shown himself just as willing as President Obama to make empty threats that damage American credibility.”
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/06/trumps-air-strike-cancellation-worse-obamas-red-line/592303/
I doubt Trump wants to overtly announce a “Red Line” trigger event, such as American military casualties due to an Iranian military action, justifying retaliation. But he does have an itchy twitter finger and a tendency to double down when questioned.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/06/trumps-air-strike-cancellation-worse-obamas-red-line/592303/
I doubt Trump wants to overtly announce a “Red Line” trigger event, such as American military casualties due to an Iranian military action, justifying retaliation. But he does have an itchy twitter finger and a tendency to double down when questioned.