Tom Boggioni

California, San Diego

Writer at RawStory

“Swim out past the breakers, watch the world die.” - Alexakis

Articles

'Her family should be ashamed': Karoline Leavitt busted over Trump 'peace' lie

4 days ago | rawstory.com | Tom Boggioni

As part of her cheerleading for Donald Trump's attack on Iran on Saturday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stepped in it on Monday during a Fox News interview. Brought on to spin the attack on Iran that many believe has put the U.S. on the precipice of war, Leavitt cheerfully boasted to the Fox & Friends hosts, "Nobody knows what it means to accomplish peace through strength better than President Trump.
Dealmaking in chaos as top Trump aides battle in 'loyalty contest': diplomats

4 days ago | rawstory.com | Tom Boggioni

Donald Trump's trade war has taken a backseat as the president has put the U.S. on the brink of a real war with his attack on Iran — and that is probably a good thing for him, reports Politico. On Sunday, Politico reported that nothing is happening on the tariff front because the negotiations have been mired in confusion over who speaks for the president, with three key advisors working independently of each other.
'My biggest concern': Military expert paints terrifying Iran war scenario

5 days ago | rawstory.com | Tom Boggioni

With the dust settling in Iran after Donald Trump ordered an attack on the country's underground nuclear facilities, MSNBC military analyst retired Gen. Mark Hertling was asked Monday what the U.S. should expect in the way of retaliation. "What are you looking at this morning in terms of the military component of this, how the operation went ... what are the things that you're worried about, including that uranium, that we don't know where it is?" asked "Morning Joe" contributor Katty Kay.
'Read the Constitution': Lindsey Graham shot down by Dem over bombing praise

5 days ago | rawstory.com | Tom Boggioni

Lindsey Graham was on the receiving end of a smack-down from one of his Senate colleagues on Sunday after going on "Meet the Press" and declaring Donald Trump had every right to launch an unprovoked attack on Iran on Saturday. During an appearance on MSNBC, Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) bluntly claimed the Republican from South Carolina needs a refresher course on the Constitution.
'MAGA doesn’t want him': Trump declares war on GOP lawmaker over Iran criticism

5 days ago | rawstory.com | Tom Boggioni

On Sunday, Donald Trump had a massive meltdown on a far-right conservative member of the House who is refusing to fall in line and approve of the surprise bombing of Iran. Sunday morning Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) appeared on "Face the Nation," and ripped into his own party by stating, "AIPAC is very persuasive. For instance, the Israeli lobby in Congress, if you look at my colleagues' feeds now, they all look the same.
'That's irrelevant': Marco Rubio snaps at CBS host over Iran attack details

5 days ago | rawstory.com | Tom Boggioni

Secretary of State Marco Rubio did not take kindly to a suggestion on "Face the Nation" that the Donald Trump administration jumped the gun by bombing reported nuclear facilities in Iran in a surprise attack on Saturday. Dispatched to explain the administration's rationale for possibly putting the U.S. on the brink of another war in the Middle East, the former Florida senator ended up butting heads with host Margaret Brennan when she pressed him on what intel was used.
Pentagon description of Iran bombing site raises questions

5 days ago | msn.com | Tom Boggioni

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CNN analyst pours cold water on Scott Jennings' Trump bombing celebration

5 days ago | rawstory.com | Tom Boggioni

CNN conservative Scott Jennings got a reality check on Sunday morning after he outdid himself by praising Donald Trump for putting the U.S. on the precipice of another war in the Middle East. During the panel segment that concludes CNN's "State of the Union," Jennings was given first shot by fill-in host Kasie Hunt to discuss the surprise attack on Iran that has infuriated Democrats and a handful of Republicans who believe the president overstepped his authority.
'I thought this was a joke': Critics stunned by Vance 'dumb presidents' remark

5 days ago | rawstory.com | Tom Boggioni

Vice President J.D. Vance's praise of Donald Trump for launching an unprovoked attack on Iran led him to disparage previous presidents which both stunned and angered critics on Sunday morning. During an interview with MNBC host Kristin Welker, Vance could not say enough good things about the president, stating at one time, "The Iranians are clearly not very good at war. Perhaps they should follow President Trump’s lead and give peace a chance.
Hegseth 'is going to feel pressure' to keep Trump from looking bad: insider

5 days ago | rawstory.com | Tom Boggioni

Despite triumphant proclamations from Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio that the surprise attack on Iran was a rousing success, there are concerns within the White House that blow-back is coming. According to a report from Politico, not everyone in the administration was on board with the bombing of three sites in Iran linked to uranium enrichment.